I Promised My Niece I’d Pay for Her Wedding Dress but Immediately Changed My Mind after Overhearing Her Phone Call

Tim promised his niece Megan, who lost her parents young, that he would buy her wedding dress someday. Years later, as Megan prepared for her wedding, she reminded him of that promise. However, her expectations—a dress costing $5,000 to $7,500—shocked him. Tim offered $1,500 to help find a beautiful, affordable option.

Shortly after, Tim overheard Megan telling her fiancé, Tyler, about a plan to sell the dress after buying it and use the money for other expenses, including Tyler’s car repairs. Worse, she revealed she had already spent her parents’ trust fund on Tyler’s car without telling anyone.

Heartbroken by her deception, Tim confronted Megan, canceled his offer, and refused to support the wedding financially. Megan later married Tyler quietly at a courthouse, and their relationship remained strained. Though Tim still cares for her, the betrayal left their bond irreparably damaged, teaching him to guard his trust and generosity, even with family.