A chill ran down my spine. The idea of secrets buried beneath the façade of David’s charming smile was unnerving. “What did your friend say?”
Dad hesitated, as if grappling with the gravity of his revelation. “David’s been married before—twice, actually. Both ended poorly, and not just because of irreconcilable differences. There were allegations of emotional manipulation and financial deceit. I didn’t want to believe it at first, but there are records, court documents.”
The shock of his words rendered me speechless. I had always seen David as the perfect partner for Emily, someone who balanced her vibrant energy with his calm demeanor. But now, the picture Dad painted was one of a man with a dark past, hidden beneath layers of charm.
