My Father Burst Into the Church and Shouted, ‘The Wedding Is Canceled!’ – I Went Pale When I Learned Why…

“It was just cold water,” Dad said with a satisfied grin. “But now you see the truth, Esther. He’s been faking his disability all along.”

Tears stung my eyes as the weight of betrayal crushed me. “Kevin… how could you?”

Kevin’s eyes darted around, panicked. “Esther, please, I can explain—”

“Explain what?” I snapped. “That you lied to me? Used me?”

“It wasn’t like that,” Kevin pleaded. “My feelings for you are real.”

“Enough,” I said, my voice breaking. “I don’t want to hear another word.”

As if on cue, police officers entered the church. “Johnson, you’re under arrest for fraud and grand larceny,” one of them said.

“Johnson?” I gasped, realizing even his name was a lie.

I watched in stunned silence as they led him away in handcuffs, my dreams crumbling around me. Kevin glanced back at me, his eyes filled with regret, but I couldn’t bear to look at him.

Later that day, I sat in my bedroom, overwhelmed by the heartache. My wedding day had turned into a nightmare. A soft knock came at the door.

“Esther?” It was my mother. “Your father wants to speak with you. Can he come in?”

I sighed and nodded. Dad entered, his earlier anger replaced by sorrow. He sat on the edge of my bed. “I’m sorry, sweetheart,” he said softly. “I know this isn’t how you imagined your wedding day.”

I couldn’t meet his eyes. “How did you know? Why didn’t you say anything sooner?”

“I saw him walking this morning,” Dad explained. “It didn’t sit right with me. Then I remembered he’d asked for money to book your honeymoon, but nothing had been reserved. That’s when I hired a private investigator. In just a few hours, we uncovered everything. He’s done this to other women, Esther.”