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Am I wrong to ruin my son’s wedding?

On a calm Sunday morning, with the sun illuminating delicate summertime colors, Linda struggled with her feelings over her son Mike’s alienation. Mike disassociated himself from his family after forgoing his financial obligations when Linda decided to provide for her daughter-in-law, Jane, and their autistic son, Tommy. After finding out about Mike’s second marriage recently, Linda decided to attend the important day unexpectedly, even though their relationship was strained.

Mike was reciting his wedding vows in a beautiful garden, unaware of the surprise that was about to happen, as rows of white chairs framed a flowery arch. Linda, hiding behind a tree, came forward and drew Tommy’s attention. Astonished, Mike stammered as his mother and kid got closer. At the reunion, Linda handed Tommy to Mike, who was crying. Mike was reminded of Tommy’s entitlement to fatherly love by Linda, whose voice brimmed with affection.

Recognizing the seriousness of the situation, Mike’s new bride moved aside to make room for the reunion of family members. Mike hugged Tommy and nodded tearfully, silently pledging to be the parent he should have been. After delivering her message, Linda observed her son, her grandson, and Mike’s new wife come together to build a renewed family relationship. It was an unanticipated reunion, an act of forgiveness, and the beginning of a new chapter in their lives.

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