My family has always been complicated. When I was a child, my parents were going through difficulties in their relationship. Mom met another man who brought her some stability because dad was having financial troubles. Eventually, they divorced and mom remarried a wealthy man, but he quickly left her. Life went on, but family ties changed.
When the time for my wedding came, we decided to invite only the closest people. Mom came alone because her second husband had left. Unfortunately, dad couldn’t come as he was living abroad, but he sent me a gift through mom.
After the ceremony, mom gave me an envelope containing money from dad. This gift touched me deeply. My husband and I were saving for a new refrigerator, and this gesture was perfect. I couldn’t thank him right away, too busy with the preparations.
Two weeks later, dad called me to ask if I had liked his gift.
“Did you like the gift?” he asked.
I thanked him and explained that we almost had enough for the refrigerator. He laughed out loud and said he was waiting for an invitation to the housewarming party.
Then he confided something incredible to me. Two months before the wedding, while I was preparing, he and mom had discussed buying an apartment for me. He had given her a large sum of money, thinking the keys would be with me.
I was shocked. I went to see mom immediately, hoping it was a misunderstanding. But she didn’t even try to deny it.
“Yes, I bought an apartment, but it’s in my name. I decided to rent it out. You’re still young, you can buy your own house later,” she told me.
It was a real shock. I couldn’t believe someone so close could act like that. At that moment, I understood I could no longer trust her and cut off all contact.
Even though this experience was painful, I’m grateful to my father for his generosity and care. Over time, mom and I found a way to reconcile because family is far more important than money. Money should never destroy bonds.
