Uninvited Guest at the Altar
At his wedding, Ethan was furious when Dalia’s mother, Ada, showed up uninvited. Coming from old money, Ethan had always felt uneasy about Ada, a laundress who raised Dalia alone. He believed she didn’t belong.
The Groom’s Cruel Joke
During the reception, Ethan mocked Ada with his wealthy friends: “Yeah, well, Dalia comes from nothing, but now she has me.” He didn’t realize Ada overheard everything.
A Toast That Changed Everything
Taking the mic, Ada addressed the crowd:
“Can you believe I just met the groom today? He was mocking me with his buddies earlier.”
Then, she stunned everyone by gifting the couple a house she had saved for her entire life.
A Humbling Realization
Ethan was speechless. He realized he feared Ada not because of her poverty, but because she was self-made—something he couldn’t relate to.
“I’m so sorry,” he said tearfully. “Thank you.”
Final Reflection
Ethan changed his life, left his privileged career, and opened a law firm to help the underprivileged. He finally understood: wealth means nothing without heart and integrity.
