Susan Peterson was just 16 when she found out she was pregnant. She hoped to share the joy with her boyfriend, James, and build a family together. Instead, James abandoned her, claiming he didn’t want the responsibility. As an orphan, Susan was left alone, but she resolved to create a good life for her baby, Ruth.
Susan worked hard to complete her degree, secure a job, and raise Ruth on her own. Ruth grew up questioning why she didn’t have a father, and Susan, though heartbroken, explained that James had left because he didn’t want to be part of their lives. She reassured Ruth that they didn’t need him and could be happy together.
As Ruth grew older, she developed a deep mistrust of men, influenced by her father’s abandonment. When Susan started dating Jeremy, Ruth was uneasy. She felt Jeremy would eventually leave them, just like her father did. Despite Jeremy’s efforts to be kind and supportive, Ruth remained suspicious.
When Susan and Jeremy’s wedding approached, Ruth’s anxiety turned into a desperate plan. Overhearing that Susan’s wedding gown would arrive soon, she took the dress and ran to a nearby salon, hoping to sell it and stop the wedding.
At the salon, Ruth pleaded with the receptionist to buy the dress. The staff were puzzled, but Mrs. Anderson, the manager, recognized Ruth and listened to her story. Understanding Ruth’s fear and desperation, Mrs. Anderson bought the dress and contacted Susan.
Susan was frantic when she discovered the dress was missing and Ruth was gone. She canceled the wedding and, with Jeremy, began searching for her daughter. They soon learned that Ruth had been at the salon. Upon returning home, Susan was angry and hurt, but she also collapsed from stress.
Jeremy rushed Susan to the hospital, where doctors confirmed she had collapsed from the overwhelming stress. Jeremy stayed by her side, caring for both Susan and Ruth. Ruth, feeling guilty, apologized profusely, believing she had caused her mother’s collapse.
The next day, Susan and Ruth reconciled. Jeremy had made a special dress for Ruth’s upcoming fancy dress competition, demonstrating his dedication and care. Ruth won first prize in the competition, and Susan was touched to learn that Jeremy had made the dress for her.
With the wedding rescheduled and celebrated with renewed joy, Susan and Jeremy’s relationship deepened. Ruth, having come to accept Jeremy, embraced him as a father figure. The story highlights how patience, love, and understanding can heal past wounds and build a stronger, united family.
