I poured my heart into raising my stepdaughter, Anna, loving her as my own and dreaming of walking her down the aisle. But on her wedding day, she disinvited me, choosing her absent biological father, Tom, instead, shattering years of love and sacrifice.
I had been her constant through the years—teaching her to drive, cheering her on, and covering her education. Yet, hours before the wedding, Anna told me not to come, dismissing me as “just her stepdad.” Heartbroken, I still attended but was met with coldness. Helen, my wife, revealed she hadn’t invited my family, and Tom took credit for everything I had worked for.
When wedding costs arose, I refused to step in, leaving them to face the consequences. Afterward, I ended my marriage, rebooked the honeymoon for myself, and began to heal. Though the betrayal stings, I’ve embraced peace and self-respect over love that isn’t valued.
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