After Paying 19K On Her Daughter’s Dream Wedding, Mother Runs Off With The Groom |

Falling in love and getting married can be the best thing to happen in your life. Everything feels so surreal and you never expect that something will interfere. Lauren Wall felt this way too until her husband left her for her mom and her world fell apart.

Love At First Sight

Love At First Sight

When Lauren was 19 years old, she first met Paul Smith at the local pub and was immediately smitten. The airport worker asked for her number and the next day they had their first date.

Full Speed

Things happened quite quickly for these two. Within a few months, Lauren was pregnant and Paul proposed. Everything was happening like a fairy tale and she was over the moon.

She was eager to begin the rest of her life with this man.

Fronting The Bill

Lauren’s mom Julie paid nearly $19,000 so her daughter could enjoy her fairytale wedding. They were so grateful for this and began thinking about how they would ever return the favor.

The couple was truly in awe of this generosity.

Saying Thank You

After some deliberation, they finally found the best way to thank her mother. They decided to invite Lauren’s mother on the honeymoon to show their gratitude.

A bit strange to bring your mom, but maybe someone had another motive… what do you think?

Living The Dream

The wedding was perfect and so was the honeymoon. Lauren was truly at the highest point in her life with the two people she loved most.

Lauren was extra happy that her mother and Paul were getting along perfectly… what more could she need?

Reading Between The Lines

While Lauren may have been her happiest on vacation, things were about to change. There were little details that she seemed to overlook.

Everything was waiting for her as soon as she returned to reality… But what was it?

Strange Behavior

Once they returned home, Lauren could not wait to begin their lives as a married couple. Unfortunately, Paul shifted his behavior. Lauren did not understand what was going on.

What caused the change?

Overwhelmed

Lauren tried her best to act normal with Paul. She tried everything. None of it worked. She was beginning to feel overwhelmed. She had just walked down the aisle with this man and in a blink of an eye, it all changed.

Lauren could not wrap her head around it.

Shedding Light On The Story

After some time, Lauren finally got some insight into the situation. Although she had her answers, she wished she hadn’t. This news was completely devastating.

You won’t believe what we are about to share with you.

Finding The Evidence

For weeks Paul acted strangely when Lauren got near his phone. Lauren would ask him what he was doing and he quickly disregarded it, always changing the subject.

Lauren didn’t understand what was making him so jumpy.

The Suspicions

Naturally, Lauren assumed Paul was cheating on her. Why else was he acting strange and particularly around his phone? Lauren wasn’t the type to read his messages, but she wanted to know the truth.

Something fishy was clearly going on. Are we close yet?

Playing Detective

Soon afterward Lauren’s sister discovered text messages between her mother and Paul. This explained everything. Lauren was completely blown away.

Despite the evidence, her mom would not come clean.

Disparity

Lauren did not know what to do. Her mother was denying the whole accusation but the proof was there. The only thing she had left to do was confront Paul.

We wonder what he had to say for himself…

New Man

Lauren questioned her husband, but he continued to deny it as well. Not only that, but his strange behavior even doubled. Paul did nothing to make himself look even slightly innocent.

Lauren was at a loss.

Betrayal

It didn’t take too long for Paul to walk out on Lauren. Seven days later he returned his ring and moved out. That wasn’t even the worst part.

Where do you think Paul went?

The Big News

Shortly after Paul moved out the news broke.

Paul and her mother moved in together. “Paul may have been a gutless groom but she’s my mum. She’s meant to love and protect me above all others,” said Lauren.

Never Saw It Coming

The hardest part was that she never expected a thing. As soon as she heard, she felt like she had been hit by a ton of bricks.

She said, “Paul always got on really well with mum. I never thought it strange though, as she was his mum-in-law and he was just being friendly.”

Normal Relationship

‘They’d laugh a lot together. I didn’t think to be worried at all. Who would? I couldn’t wait to settle into marriage but the ink was barely dry on our certificate when Paul changed.”

Everything changed in the blink of an eye.

Finding A Scapegoat

Lauren confronted her mom but she continued to deny the entire thing. Lauren could not take it anymore. Why was she lying straight to her face?

Her mom’s denial soon turn to rage and she tried to blame the situation on her daughter.

Changing Blame

Her mom was so convincing that Lauren started to think she was crazy. Maybe Paul left her and the rumors about it being her mom were all made up. Was it possible? At least Lauren started to think so.

We’re not too convinced.

Toughest Kind Of Betrayal

Lauren and her mother were always pretty close. She couldn’t believe that she would betray her like this. It had to be a mistake.

Her mom even told her that she was talking nonsense. She made Lauren really feel like she was losing her mind. But then something changed…

Exit Strategy

Lauren was just about ready to forgive her mother and move on. Then this happened right then. Lauren’s entire apology plan was thrown out the window the second she saw her mom later that day. What could have possibly happened?

With Child

Soon after Paul moved out, Lauren passed her mother on the street. Her eyes widened as she glanced at her mother’s belly. She was clearly with child. How was her mom planning to deny it now?

Denying Till The Last Second

Her mother quickly tried to dismiss Lauren’s concerns and told her that it was just a cyst. Was this true or was she mother carrying Paul’s baby? Lauren did not know what to think, but she wasn’t quick to believe her mother.

Overwhelmed

Lauren said: ‘When I saw her in the street and noticed she had a bump, my mind raced. She clutched her stomach and told me, ‘It’s a cyst’. I felt so sick, I went home and destroyed all the photos of our wedding.’

This made Lauren furious, so she decided to take matters into her own hands.

Taking Action

Lauren was fed up with the lies that her mother was feeding her. Seeing her mother on the street sparked something within her. She immediately went about filing for divorce.

Naturally, this was not what she wanted. She expected to stay married to Paul for the rest of her life. But then it all changed drastically.

Hello Baby

Finally came the day for her mother, Julie, to give birth. Till that day, she denied that the baby belonged to Paul. She claimed it was her ex-boyfriend, but Lauren knew the truth in her heart.

How stupid did she think her daughter was? Did she care for her at all? It is a real mystery to all of us.

Not Letting Go

Years passed by, but the feeling in Lauren’s heart did not subside. While everyone else seemed to be returning to their regular lives, she was still devastated.

This made sense, your husband and your mom? That would be traumatic for anyone!

It Gets Worse

What happened next will really shock you so prepare yourselves. In June 2009, Lauren received a phone call that she was hoping to avoid her entire life. She answered the phone to hear a familiar voice on the other end.

Breaking The Silence

It was her mother, and boy did she had news.

“She rang me up and invited me. It was awkward. I got married on the 14th of August 2004, they married on the 15th of, August 2009.”

Deliberating Her Decision

Lauren was at a loss when her mother called that day. She was livid at her. Naturally, she wanted absolutely nothing to do with this.

To everyone’s surprise, she attended the wedding. However, this was not for Julie, this was for Lauren’s daughter.

Hardest Day Of Her Life

Lauren sat in the audience watching as her mother married the same man that she had five years earlier. She could not keep a smile on her face. She sat there in silence, keeping her tears inside.

Building Bridges

Julie could not take Lauren being upset with her. A few weeks after the wedding she bombarded Lauren. Lauren went to bring her brother to her mother’s house and that’s when she started the pity party.

Confrontation

Confrontation.

She got inside Lauren’s car and became hysterical. Lauren was not happy to see her. With tears in her eyes, all she could say was, “I’m sorry.” But was this enough for Lauren, what do you think?

Mending Relationship

Lauren decided to forgive her mom the most that she could. Unfortunately years later and nothing is the same. Lauren admits that she has not forgotten what happened six years ago.

“Just because we spoke after doesn’t mean I’m over it,” she said.

Letting Go

As far as Paul, he never even apologized to her. She adds, “Time is a great healer, and mum and I have tried to have a normal relationship. But we will never be as close as we were – and I’ll never fully trust her again.”

Refusing To Cooperate

In 2004 Paul married Lauren and then completely betrayed her. Years later and he acts like nothing ever happened.

Lauren explained in an interview, “I speak to him as he’s married to my mum. I’ve asked him before to explain to our daughter and he just says it’s forgotten about now.” Paul refuses to comment on the matter.

Moving On

Lauren admits that she will always have trust issues. What happened to her wasn’t your everyday situation. Regardless, she has found love with someone new and going on with her fourth child.

We could not be happier for her!

Forgive But Not Forget

On the other hand, part of her will never be able to fully open her heart again. She and her mother will never have the relationship that they once had. All of this is quite traumatic for Lauren and she will never forget what happened between her mother and ex-husband. Just wait until you read this next fascinating story that will definitely have your eyes glued to the screen…

Forgive But Not Forget

It was a disastrous day for Laura when she heard that her husband had died on the day that she was going to be given great news. Coming from unexpected sources, his sudden announcement shocked her because she was not expecting it. At the time, everything seemed to be crashing, so much so that it was devastating. Yet, she still managed to get revenge on both women.

Happy in a dream

Laura was in a bubble guessing that she was married to her husband, who was happiest and healthy. The marriage fell apart when Jack left his wife for his sister. She did find out to the best of her ability through a letter left to her by Jack.

Happily Married

A Curveball He Didn’t See Coming

Jack, while composing his disastrous note to Laura, didn’t even know that Laura will be tossing him a curveball which he never saw coming.

A Massive Curveball

The Heartbreaking Letter that changed her life

Laura read the letter, and she correctly observed that Jack wrote everything with finality. This was the end of a seven-year marriage that was going to take place while she was watching. Her friends reassured her that she was only allowed to feel the full range of the emotions she was experiencing.

The Heartbreaking Letter

Beginning of the end

Jack didn’t even have the common courtesy to talk to her in person about it, this is what hurts the most. In addition, he began his letter by addressing her as his wife and then ended the letter by telling her he no longer loved her.

Goodbye Forever

The end of a marriage

Laura had no idea that Jack was feeling this way at all. She felt that the announcement came out of nowhere. She started to blame herself for how terrible their communication has been because she wasn’t aware that things were already falling apart and she was oblivious to it all.

Drastic Ending

Walking on cloud nine

Before getting that letter, Laura was in cloud nine to share the amazing news that she had just received. Her discovery made her super excited to get home unfortunately for her, everything changed when she got home.

Cloud Nine

A Confession She Never Thought of Hearing

Confessions usually come in a flattering form, however, for Laura, this one was heartbreaking. The letter from her husband Jack was on the kitchen table when she got home. Upon reading it, she no longer had the drive to share her news with anyone.

A Hard Confession To Hear

Betrayed By Her Own Blood

Jack said that for all seven years of their marriage, he had ‘nothing to show for it.’ He said that he had been a good man and husband to Laura but that now he was leaving her for her own sister. Laura had not just been betrayed by her husband but by her own sister as well.

Her Own Sister

The Last Straw for Jack

The last straw for Jack was the day that Laura’s boss called to say that she quit her job. He admitted that the last two weeks were terrible for him and that he wanted out of his marriage with Laura.

The Last Straw

Continual lack of attention

Jack in his letter, admitted that the week before, Laura didn’t notice that he had a new haircut and wearing a new pair of silk boxers. He felt unnoticed and hated the lack of attention from Laura.

The Moment Has Passed

No Spark

Jack continued to air his grievances on his letter saying that Laura when she comes home usually just eats her dinner in two minutes, watches her favorite soap shows, and just goes on straight to bed. He constantly wonders why Laura doesn’t tell him that she loves him anymore. These were some of the reasons why he wanted to break off the marriage.

No Connection

Finalizing the separation

In an accusatory note, Jack said that Laura either cheated on him or no longer loves him for that matter. In the end, it doesn’t matter because he was leaving her and finalized it by signer the letter ‘your EX husband.’

Signed, Your Ex

Moving to another state

With everything crashing down, Jack wrote the worst thing that you could ever read. He was moving to another state, West Virginia with her own sister and that she shouldn’t even try to look for them.

Don’t Come Looking

The betrayal you can’t just accept

The good day that Laura had been having just a few hours ago was gone now completely. The letter of betrayal that her husband has given her destroyed any trace of good mood that she had. What’s even worse is the feeling of betrayal from her own sister who she loved and trusted.

Bold Statements

The Perfect Time the letter was given

But as it turns out, the letter actually came at a perfect time. Now, Laura knows how he felt, and if he waited for one more day she wouldn’t have known that he was actually harboring thoughts of running with her sister already.

The Perfect Time

Piles of cash

So what is this amazing news that Laura received and was actually excited to tell her husband Jack? We’ll give you a hint and it involved a big pile of cash.

Lots Of Cash

Winner!

Laura had just won the lottery! She was upset and hurt with the letter of her husband but as she starts to remember what she had won, the feelings of gloom start to fade away. Now she has all this cash to herself and she wouldn’t have to share it with her husband.

An Upside

Where it all began – college

Laura and Jack met in college. It wasn’t exactly love at first sight and nothing happened at first. They merely spent their time studying together in the library for college exams. However, Jack dropped out of college and became a bartender.

Meeting In College

Downhill

Jack and Laura originally believed in forever. They thought their marriage would last till death do them part, however coming from opposite places in life, it was evident that this would lead to their downfall.

The Downfall

Black and white opposites

Laura’s family is rich and wealthy but she worked hard to earn a degree in college. Jack, on the other hand, worked as a part-time bartender but he didn’t have any ambition as to where he is going in life. This is one of the reasons why Laura’s parents were not in favor of her marrying Jack.

Polar Opposites

A Romeo And Juliet love story

Laura didn’t care what her parents thought of Jack. Even though it led to arguments between them, Laura held her ground. Her parents wanted someone who can offer Laura a better chance in life. But Laural loved Jack and didn’t listen to her parents.

Romeo And Juliet

An Illusion

Laura was stubbornly in love with Jack and wouldn’t let him go. Her parents thought that they can pressure her but it just backfired and she ended up pushing back against them.

A Love Story

Regrets

Much to her parents’ dismay, Laura moved in with Jack. Seven years later, she realized that she should have listened to her parents all those years ago. After what happened between them it is hard to ignore that parents really know what is best.

Regrets

Life after graduation

After graduating from college, Laura moved into Jack’s small one-bedroom apartment. Everything seemed to be going great for the lovebirds. However, things took a turn.

The Recent Grad

Expectant Hope

Jack loved his apartment even though it was small and grimy. The paint was faded and the wallpaper was falling off, he also never got the heater to work. But because Laura loved him, she holds on to hope that things will get better in time.

Full Of Hope