Life as a single mom was tough, but I thought I’d finally found love when Rowan came into our lives. He was charming, attentive, and seemed perfect — even Ivy, my 19-year-old daughter, tried to like him for my sake. But one night, she disappeared. Rowan claimed she “needed space,” but the truth was far darker.

Ivy later called, admitting Rowan had thrown her out after she discovered forged loan documents in my name. She sent me photos of the evidence, showing he’d racked up over $160,000 in debt under my identity. My heart broke — not just from the betrayal, but from realizing he’d hurt my daughter to protect his lies.

With my lawyer’s help, I froze our accounts and reported him. When the police arrived, Rowan tried to blame me, but the evidence was undeniable. Watching him taken away in handcuffs, I finally felt safe again.

Now, with Ivy back home, we’re rebuilding. Rowan faces charges of fraud and identity theft, and I’ve connected with other women he deceived. I learned the hard way that when a man pits you against your child, he’s the real danger. I chose Ivy — and that choice saved us both.