When the bride is your granddaughter, you will do whatever you can to make sure that day goes on without a hitch. That’s just what one grandfather did, but things started off a little strange. Did he cause a scene, or was he a perfect gentleman? You’ve got to continue reading to learn the truth between this pair.
I Know
Debbie planned to marry Anthony, and the pair seemed to be happy. However, the day wouldn’t go how they expected it. Before the ceremony, William approached his granddaughter and whispered to her that he knew the truth. What did that mean?!
I Know
Not the Regular Speech
The ceremony continued, and the couple chose to say their own vows. Anthony went first, and the entire room was crying when he finished. It was clear he loved his soon-to-be bride. However, Debbie’s words left everyone speechless!
Not the Regular Speech
Crying Hard
Instead of turning to Anthony, Debbie addressed the audience. She was shaking and had tears in her eyes. The entire room was confused, but William couldn’t have known what would happen. What she revealed brought him to his knees and bawling.
Crying Hard
The Night Before
William was in a bad mood the night before the wedding. He knew he needed to sleep and stop thinking, but he just couldn’t. This man wanted his granddaughter to have her dream wedding, and he’d spent a lot. Should he ruin it and tell her of his discovery?!
The Night Before
A Rough Time
William lost his wife five years ago and then met Fiona. She’d been through tragedy herself and was a few years younger. Her husband and daughter died in a car crash. Overall, she was the sole guardian for her daughter’s kids and lived with her grandchildren.
A Rough Time
Wants to Be a Dad
He’d always wanted to be a dad and grandfather, but he’d missed his chance and was getting older by the day. Therefore, he believed this was the next best thing for him. However, things didn’t go as he’d planned after he got together with Fiona.
Wants to Be a Dad
Difficult Relationship
Eric was one of Fiona’s grandchildren, and he was 24 years old. He and William got along well, and Eric actually liked him better than his biological grandfather. However, Debbie was closed off, and William found it hard to create that bond with her.
Difficult Relationship
Debbie Doesn’t Like Him
Debbie was 27 years old and set in her ways. Plus, she was fiercely loyal to her family, and William was a total stranger. Often, she was grumpy and showed no interest in her new grandfather, barely looking at him.
Debbie Doesn’t Like Him
Divorce Bitterness
Another issue was that Debbie was in close contact with Peter, her biological grandfather, and William despised him. Though Peter caused the divorce because he cheated on Fiona, William knew he was bitter about it all.
Divorce Bitterness
Fiona Worries
Though William tried connecting with Debbie, she was distant with him. In fact, she spent more time with her boyfriend’s parents, and Fiona got worried because she’d never done that with Peter. Fiona didn’t want her grandchildren to dislike her partner, and it weighed on her mind.
Fiona Worries
Fiona Doubts
Initially, William enjoyed doing things with Fiona, but then he noticed that she wasn’t having fun. He realized she was worried and doubtful, and he had to fix the relationship between her and her granddaughter. Finally, the opportunity presented itself!
Fiona Doubts
Good News
Soon, William and Fiona decided to move in together. Debbie was staying at home a little more often, which calmed Fiona’s fears. William came home one day excited because he’d gotten some excellent news.
Good News
The Big Deal
William had been working for a start-up company for 2.5 years, and he’d sold it to an investor for a large sum of money. Though it brought some uncertainty to the employees, they were promised they could keep their jobs.
The Big Deal
The Major Gift
Because the employees were loyal and had helped the company grow, the ex-owner chose to give everyone a thank-you gift. They didn’t expect much and were all shocked when he handed them $25,000 for their hard work.
The Major Gift
A Big Announcement
He drove home and wondered what to do with the money, thinking of lavish vacations or house improvements. When he got home, Fiona was on the couch, and Debbie and Anthony were standing in front of her. She even gestured for William to sit with Fiona!
A Big Announcement
Getting Married
Debbie and Anthony had exciting news. They’d been dating for three years and were finally ready to get married. In fact, Anthony had proposed to her just that morning and had gotten Debbie’s biological grandfather’s blessing.
Getting Married
Left Out
William was having mixed feelings about this news. He was happy for the couple, but it felt like a gut punch that they didn’t ask for his blessing. Still, he realized that was unrealistic because he wasn’t Debbie’s biological grandfather and should accept it.
Left Out
New Plan to Make It Right
When they started discussing the wedding, William thought they would have to wait about two years because they had no money to fund it. That’s when things clicked for William. He could spend his gift money to give them their dream wedding!
New Plan to Make It Right
Great News
William stood up while Debbie was explaining their situation, catching the group off-guard. He said he had some good news for her and told them about his big bonus at work. Then, he said he wanted to put it toward their wedding.
Great News
No Response
William then said that he gave his blessing for the marriage, which seemed to make Anthony happy. However, Debbie wasn’t. Though William didn’t know what to expect, he thought she would give some sort of reaction. Maybe she needed time!
No Response
Confusion
All William received was a smile, a short hug, and a brief thank you. Then, the couple headed to her room and didn’t come down until late that evening. William was confused; he was doing what he could to be a great grandpa, so he decided to talk to Fiona.
Confusion
No Explanation
Unfortunately, Fiona couldn’t explain why Debbie lacked a reaction to his incredible offer. In fact, she didn’t know why Debbie was so cold to this man and had tried to speak about it a few times. Still, it was a strange situation.
No Explanation
In Doubt
William started doubting if he should pay for their wedding, but he couldn’t go back on that promise. Plus, he and Fiona didn’t need the money, and Anthony appreciated his gesture, which would have to be enough for him.
In Doubt
Wedding Plans
Throughout the next few months, Debbie and Anthony planned their wedding. They had an extensive wedding plan and included the estimated cost to present to William. Luckily, it was much lower than he’d expected.
Wedding Plans
Impersonal Thank You
William thought they might feel bad about accepting so much money, and he told them not to spare expenses. However, the couple said that’s what they wanted. Therefore, he transferred the money to Debbie and received a genuine thank-you. Plus, she let him help!
Impersonal Thank You
Something Happened
William was starting to feel a connection with Debbie now, and he was glad that things were getting better. In fact, he believed she was accepting him as part of the family. However, something happened to change that good vibe.
Something Happened
Strange Call
The evening before the wedding, Fiona and William were drinking a glass of wine and sitting on the couch. Then, Fiona received a call from an unknown number. She picked it up, and her face went white when she heard the name. William went to check on her!
Strange Call
Fiona’s Ex
The man on the other end of the line was someone she hadn’t spoken to for years; it was her ex-husband, Peter! She was shocked, dropping the phone. William now intervened and answered the call. The sound of Peter’s voice made him sick to his stomach.
Fiona’s Ex
His Reason for Calling
Peter said he didn’t like this any more than William, but he was coming to the wedding and didn’t want them to be surprised at his presence. William felt a strange lump in his throat. Now, things were falling apart after going so well!
His Reason for Calling
The Big Day
Anthony and Debbie had invited Peter and wanted him to be there. This shocked William because he didn’t think she’d spoken to him a lot. On the big day, Fiona and William arrived early to help the guests and prepare things for the ceremony.
The Big Day
Here’s Peter
Everything went well until Peter arrived. It was worse than they could have imagined. He smelled of alcohol, came late, and couldn’t acknowledge William. In fact, he greeted Fiona only and went in for a hug that she rejected.
Here’s Peter
William’s Surprised
When they got into the room, William was surprised by his seating arrangement. Fiona sat in the front and close to Peter, but William was in the corner in the back. Plus, there was an unreserved free seat next to Fiona!
William’s Surprised
The Ceremony Begins
William was deeply saddened and offended, but it was a hard reality. Now, he knew that Debbie didn’t value him at all. However, the ceremony started, so Anthony made his way to the podium to wait for Debbie.
The Ceremony Begins
Something Unexpected Happened
Debbie stepped out from a door behind William and was wearing a beautiful wedding dress. He expected her to pass without acknowledging him. However, she stopped beside him, sticking out her hand. William couldn’t believe what was going on!
Something Unexpected Happened
Walking Her Down the Aisle
She asked him if he would honor her by walking her down the aisle. William’s jaw dropped, and he was ecstatic and overjoyed. They walked to the front, and Debbie motioned for him to sit next to Fiona. Peter wasn’t happy, but William was enjoying it all.
Walking Her Down the Aisle
Debbie’s Message
The ceremony was beautiful, and each person gave speeches that moved the entire room. However, when Debbie finished, she turned to the audience and told them she had another message to share with them.
Debbie’s Message
Focus on William
She turned to William and thanked him for paying for their wedding. Then, she told the crowd that he’d been so good to her since he joined their family, even though she was stuck on her biological grandpa, Peter.
Focus on William
Continuing the Speech
She continued by saying that Peter had less to do with her, making her realize that William was right for her and was now embarrassed by her behavior. Debbie couldn’t make it up to him until this moment.
Continuing the Speech
Adoption Request
Debbie went on to say that William had been so good to her and a real grandfather. She said she would be his granddaughter. When she said those things, William fell down to his knees, crying. The crowd erupted.
Adoption Request
They Said Yes
William hugged Anthony and Debbie, returning to his seat. They completed their vows and sealed their promise of marriage. It was so incredible how one day could change so much and bring so much happiness!
They Said Yes