My Daughter’s In-Laws Took Almost All Money I Gave My Kid for Her Wedding, Making Her Look like a Pauper, So I Struck Back
I’d been saving up for years to give my daughter, Jinny, the perfect day. Living in Australia and dealing with serious health issues, I couldn’t make the trip to the USA for her wedding. Her future in-laws offered to handle everything, and I thought it was a blessing.
Boy, was I wrong.
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On the day of the wedding, I was speechless when I saw the pictures. They had organized a cheap wedding in a shabby cafe with plastic tables. My beautiful daughter looked like a pauper in a tacky dress. It was nothing like what I had imagined or what I had paid for.
After taking the money meant for the celebration, they did repairs on their home and renewed their car.
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I WAS LIVID.
Jinny lost her dad a few years back, and being naturally shy, she couldn’t confront anyone. But I could! So as soon as I got better, I flew to the USA.
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The moment I arrived, I went straight to Jinny’s in-laws’ house. When they opened the door, they looked surprised to see me standing there.
“Hello, Mrs. Harrison,” I said with a tight smile. “I believe we need to have a chat.”
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They invited me in, pretending to be courteous, but I could see the unease in their eyes. I didn’t waste any time.
“I trusted you with my daughter’s wedding. I sent you a substantial amount of money to make her day special. What I saw in those pictures was far from special. Where is the rest of the money?”
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Mrs. Harrison shifted uncomfortably. “We had some unexpected expenses…”
“Unexpected expenses that included home repairs and a new car?” I cut in, my voice rising. “You stole from me and more importantly, from Jinny. I want that money back, or I will take legal action.”
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Mr. Harrison tried to intervene. “Now, let’s not be hasty. We can come to an agreement.”
“No,” I snapped. “We’re past that. You will return every cent, or I will ruin you.”
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They must have sensed I wasn’t bluffing because they agreed to return the money. I didn’t leave until I had a signed agreement, and I made sure Jinny was present to witness it.
As I walked out, I felt a sense of satisfaction. But my work wasn’t done. I had to ensure Jinny’s wedding day was something she could remember with joy.
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I contacted a wedding planner and explained the situation. With the refunded money, we planned a beautiful celebration that Jinny deserved. We rented a lovely venue, got her a stunning dress, and invited all her friends and family.
On the day of the wedding, Jinny looked like a princess, and the joy in her eyes was priceless. Her in-laws were there, but they kept their distance, knowing they had been put in their place.
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The wedding was everything I had hoped for, and more. Jinny was radiant, and everyone had a wonderful time. As I watched her dance with her new husband, I knew I had done the right thing. I had struck back for my daughter, and I had won.
From that day on, her in-laws never dared to cross me or Jinny again. They knew better than to mess with a mother who would do anything for her child.