We Paid for My Stepdaughter’s Honeymoon, but She Called Us ‘Cheap’ — So We Taught Her a Lesson in Respect
At 45, I never imagined becoming a stepmother, especially not to someone like Brooke. When I married Gary, it was the idea of family I fell in love with, and though we didn’t always get along, I tried my best to care for her.
By the time Brooke was 23, she was ambitious, sharp, and spoiled. Gary and I supported her dreams, including her extravagant wedding. We even gifted her a honeymoon villa in the Dominican Republic. But when she called the next morning, her tone was sharp. She complained about the villa, calling it “tiny” and “cheap” and even accused us of not caring.
Gary was furious, but I had a plan. I called the villa’s management to downgrade their stay to a modest room. Later, I feigned surprise when Brooke called, demanding to know why she was moved. I told her it was because we didn’t want to embarrass her with our “low standards.”
After a heated conversation, Gary finally stepped in, telling Brooke she needed a reality check. A week later, she called to apologize, admitting she had been ungrateful. It felt like a victory, and for once, I could breathe easy knowing Brooke had learned a valuable lesson.
