My MIL Sabotaged My Daughter’s Dress Before a
School Pageant because She Wasn’t Her Bio Grandkid
My daughters, Sophie and Liza, step-sisters from my marriage to David, were thrilled for the school pageant, wearing matching dresses I sewed. At David’s mother Wendy’s house the night before, tension brewed. Wendy, who never accepted Sophie as her granddaughter, made cruel remarks. The next morning, Sophie’s dress was ruined—torn, stained, and scorched. Wendy feigned sympathy, but Liza revealed she saw Wendy tamper with it.
Defiant, Liza gave Sophie her dress, insisting they were sisters. Despite Wendy’s protests, David backed Liza’s choice. Sophie wore Liza’s dress and took second place in the pageant, glowing with love from her sister. Wendy left early, later texting David to question his choices. He replied firmly, prioritizing our family. Six months later, Wendy visited with gifts for both girls—a small step toward change. Love, not blood, defines family, and Liza’s stand showed Wendy what truly matters.