My Sister Borrowed My House Fund for Her Wedding –

When my sister Monica, 28, announced she’d met “the one” and was marrying David, I gave her my $5,000 house fund without hesitation. At 35, I’d saved diligently as a software developer, dreaming of homeownership. Monica’s excitement seemed genuine, despite her history of fleeting romances. Our family, shaped by our dad’s abandonment and mom’s sacrifices, always rallied together. Monica’s sudden engagement raised concerns—she’d never introduced David, and the wedding was planned in a month. Still, I trusted her tears and lent the money. On the wedding day, at our grandma’s transformed backyard, David didn’t show. Monica’s excuses

unraveled when we called David, who revealed they’d dated briefly and never got engaged. Monica vanished, taking all the gifts. Weeks later, she admitted she’d invented the wedding to fund a new boyfriend’s “business.” She’d exploited our love and trust. Monica’s betrayal cost me $5,000 and shattered our family’s bond. She’s offered no real apology or repayment, losing our trust forever. I learned a painful lesson about trust, and Monica learned the cost of her deception.