To test his bride, the rich groom dressed up in a shabby suit and arrived at the wedding in an old junk car. The bride’s reaction shocked everyone

After receiving a call from Melanie, reporting that the meeting with the necessary man was scheduled, Mrs. Sullivan gathered Brandon, Caitlin and Adrian in the living room. My dear ones, tomorrow marks exactly 45 years since I started working in the police. That’s why I want to invite you to the restaurant and celebrate it.

At the appointed hour, the whole family was already seated at a cozy cafe table, enjoying various delicacies. There weren’t many people in the restaurant. The conversation at the table flowed like a river.

Mrs. Sullivan told Adrian about what his father Brandon was like as a child, what he liked and what he was fond of in his spare time. Of course, some stories about her work as an investigator in her native town were also told by the elderly woman. After consuming several alcoholic drinks, Caitlin suddenly asked her mother-in-law, Tell me, where did you get the money for this restaurant? It’s a very exquisite and expensive place.

Don’t be offended, I’m just curious. Mrs. Sullivan responded with dignity, not at all embarrassed like her son and grandson. Don’t worry, Caitlin dear.

We’re spending my hard-earned money. I have a good pension and thanks to my son’s regular help, I have saved a decent sum in the bank. This money will be enough for Brandon to pay off his debt and for Adrian not to marry a girl he doesn’t love, whom you picked out for him.

Adrian almost choked on his cocktail when he heard those words. He had only shared his doubts about marriage with his close friend, but how could his grandmother know all this? Brandon was stunned by his mother’s candor and didn’t know what to say. Caitlin was breathing heavily and was about to start a verbal battle.

I’ve been living on this earth for years, and I immediately realised that someone was putting pressure on my son and Adrian. Some people like to solve their problems at the expense of others, but that’s not your option, grandson. I’m sure you’re an honest person, but you’re influenced by your mother, who doesn’t deny herself the purchase of a 25th Himalayan goat fur coat at a time when there are problems in the family.

How dare you speak to me like that? Caitlin stood up and threw her crumpled napkin on the table. Sit down and calm down. Melanie, come here.

To everyone’s surprise, Melanie and an unknown man appeared. I invited guests to our wonderful celebration, continued Mrs. Sullivan. A celebration of truth, honesty and justice.

Caitlin, don’t you want to tell us how you arranged the meeting between this young man and Melanie? How you booked two tables? And how you took Brandon here? Caitlin was looking at her mother-in-law and the young man seemingly ready to take a desperate step. Adrian stared at Melanie intently, feeling overwhelmed with shame. How could he have believed his mother’s words and become involved in this shameful adventure? Unexpectedly, the unknown young man spoke up first.

I’m very sorry this happened, the guy said, looking at Adrian and Brandon with sad eyes. I just needed money and then Caitlin suggested earning some extra cash by provoking emotions and extra words from Melanie. I would never have come here and kept this a secret if Melanie hadn’t said that her father had a stroke after the shock at the wedding.

Forgive me, the guy lowered his eyes to the floor and left the cafe. Melanie stood and silently cried behind Mrs. Sullivan’s back. But why? Brandon’s loud voice broke the long silence.

Why did you lie to everyone, Caitlin? Why did you convince everyone that our son’s bride was a traitor, and when Adrian didn’t believe it, you suggested such a nasty way of testing? How could I have signed up for all this nonsense? I don’t want to see you anymore. Wait! Don’t jump to conclusions, Melanie exclaimed, rushing to the table as if struck by lightning. Don’t argue because of me.

I’m not worthy of such sacrifice. Adrian, I’m sorry I didn’t appreciate you as I should have. I just didn’t expect such a test on my own wedding day.

The girl wiped away her tears and headed for the exit. Adrian immediately jumped out of the table and ran after her. Forgive me, Melanie, for my father, for falling for my mother’s words about you like a fool.

Let’s go talk. Melanie and Adrian left the cafe, leaving Brandon, his mother and Caitlin sitting at the table in silence. According to the genre’s laws, I was supposed to buy plane tickets and leave immediately.

However, since I live far away, please bear with me for a couple more weeks. I swear that I don’t want to be the cause of your family’s breakdown. You may hate me and curse me, however you want, it’s your right…