Ellen and her husband David were thrilled about their daughter Lisa’s upcoming wedding to Ric. Lisa, a successful doctor, had earned her parents’ admiration for her dedication and character.
To celebrate her achievements, Ellen and David decided to buy Lisa a cozy house, a perfect fit for her needs.
One day, Lisa expressed her wish for Ric to move in with her. After some hesitation, David and Ellen agreed, understanding that the couple’s decision to live together was a step towards their impending marriage.
As Lisa and Ric began planning their wedding, they organized a family dinner for both sets of parents to meet. However, the evening took an unexpected turn.
During the barbecue preparations, David and their younger daughter Leah abruptly left, citing a need to return home.
Concerned, Ellen learned from David that Ric’s parents had voiced intentions to exclude them from the wedding and make them foot the bill.
Shocked and confused, Ellen confronted Lisa’s in-laws the next day, only to face accusations of undue influence and the revelation that they had moved in with the couple.
Disturbed by these developments, Ellen called Lisa, urging her to reconsider. Unfortunately, Lisa sided with her in-laws’ decision.
As the house was still under Ellen’s name, she took decisive action, giving the occupants ten days to vacate. When they refused, Ellen and David sold the house.
In the aftermath, Lisa moved into a small apartment, and the wedding was put on hold. Ellen, questioning her actions, sought opinions on whether selling the house and using the proceeds to buy a car for her other daughter was justified.
What are your thoughts on this situation?