On the big day, however, Nicole’s mother showed up wearing a full wedding dress, claiming she received a call instructing her to do so. Nicole was left both bewildered and furious, desperate to uncover who had preyed on her mother’s emotions and sabotaged this special day.

From the beginning, Nicole had wanted a smooth, simple wedding. Unlike other girls who grew up envisioning their dream ceremonies, her only specific desire had been to have cupcakes at the reception. However, she also knew her mother’s deep, unfulfilled dreams of planning a wedding, as her parents had never married; her father had left before Nicole was even born.

When wedding planning started, Nicole’s mother threw herself into every detail with enthusiasm, picking flowers, cakes, and table settings as if it were her own event. One day, as she watched her mom pore over the wedding notebook, Nicole gently asked her to take a step back, fearing her mother was over-involved. Her mother’s smile in response was understanding but quiet, and Nicole immediately felt a pang of guilt.

Thankfully, her mother respected her wishes, stepping back just enough while still staying in touch with Anna, the wedding planner, to check on final preparations.

On the morning of the wedding, Nicole arrived at the church with an eager anticipation. But as she stepped into the bride’s dressing room, she was met with a shocking sight—her mother, dressed in a bridal gown, holding a pair of shoes, grinning as if in a dream.

“Mom? What are you doing?” Nicole stammered, stunned.

Her mother’s face beamed as she twirled in the gown. “I got a call saying you wanted us to share the wedding day! I couldn’t believe it because you didn’t mention it, but it made me so happy!”

Nicole’s heart sank as she asked, “Who called you?” Her mother hesitated, realizing something was wrong. “Your wedding planner… I think,” she murmured uncertainly.

As they made their way back to the church, Nicole’s phone buzzed with notifications as people reacted to Miranda’s petty actions, condemning her behavior online. By the time Nicole was about to walk down the aisle, the internet had turned against Miranda, and her reputation was rapidly crumbling.

At the church, Nicole found her mother waiting, her eyes brimming with emotion. “Mom, I’m so sorry for all of this. I know how excited you were,” she said, hugging her mother.

Her mother smiled softly, brushing back Nicole’s hair. “It’s alright, love. I should have realized it was a prank—you would have told me if it were true. Let’s get you married.”

Her mother then proudly walked Nicole down the aisle, and as they reached the altar, Peter hugged her mother warmly. The wedding, despite the drama, continued without a hitch, thanks to Anna handling everything in their absence.

During their honeymoon, Nicole received numerous messages from wedding planners offering complimentary services, wanting to show their support after hearing about Miranda’s misdeed. As Nicole and Peter relaxed on the beach, Peter chuckled and said, “Well, looks like you’ve got the whole industry proving they’re better than Miranda.”

“True, but I’m not planning on another wedding,” Nicole said with a smile. Then her expression softened. “But… my mother deserves the wedding she dreamed of. She was ready for it. I think I’m going to take up one of those offers and plan it all for her.”

Peter’s teasing smile softened when he realized she was serious. “You know, that’s actually a wonderful idea.”

Nicole secretly coordinated with a new wedding planner, designing everything according to her mother’s tastes—from flowers and cake to the wedding dress she had once admired. On the day of the event, they gathered family and friends under the pretense of celebrating her in-law’s anniversary. When her mother arrived, she was overwhelmed with emotion, realizing what was happening.