I excused Danielle to the basement under the pretense of picking wine, locked her in, and called the police. Xavier was furious and confused, but I showed him the photo of the scammer and insisted it was her. When the police arrived, Danielle calmly explained that someone had used her name in the past, and the officers confirmed she wasn’t the scammer. I was mortified.
Danielle smiled, even joking about the situation. “Well, that’s one way to meet your future in-laws,” she said, easing the tension.
I was ashamed but relieved. Over time, I got to know Danielle and saw how wrong I’d been. She was kind, loving, and perfect for Xavier. At their wedding, Danielle humorously referenced our rocky start in her toast, and we all laughed.
That day taught me a valuable lesson: love means trusting your child’s choices. Now, when I look at Xavier and Danielle, I see a bright future—and a story we’ll laugh about for years.