When my ex-husband, Leo, suddenly wanted to reconnect with our daughter Lily after three years of absence, I hoped he’d finally be the father she deserved. As a single mom, I’d struggled to answer Lily’s heartbreaking questions about her dad’s absence. Swallowing my pride, I let him take her for a weekend, believing his promise of quality time. He sent photos of her smiling at a park, easing my worries. But on Sunday, my sister revealed the truth: Leo and his girlfriend, Rachel, used Lily as a flower girl for their wedding without my knowledge, posting it
on Instagram with hashtags like #FamilyComplete. Furious, I drove to the venue, found Lily looking lost, and confronted Rachel, who callously admitted using Lily for photos. A bridesmaid exposed their plan to deceive me with a “daddy-daughter weekend” ruse. Disgusted, guests turned on them. I took Lily home, vowing to protect her from Leo until he proves he’s a real father. My sister’s call saved Lily from their manipulation.
