My Stepmom Smashed My Late Mom’s Crystal Set — But She Was the One Being Fooled
Just weeks before my wedding, my stepmom Sandra shattered my late mother’s treasured crystal set — the only thing I had left of her. She smiled as if she’d finally erased Mom’s memory from my life. But she had no idea she’d walked into her own trap.
I’m Jennifer, 25. I lost my mom, Alice, when I was 16. Her crystal collection was her pride — polished every Sunday, glowing with light and love. She once told me, “Save these for moments that matter.” My wedding was supposed to be that moment.
Sandra, who married my dad years later, always hated hearing Mom’s name. When I got engaged, her jealousy boiled over. She mocked me, demanded I wear her wedding dress, and seethed when I refused.
Then I came home one day to find the dining room floor glittering with broken glass — Mom’s crystals smashed to pieces. Sandra stood there, pretending it was an accident, smug and satisfied. I was heartbroken.
That night, I called my Aunt Marlene, Mom’s sister. Through tears, I told her what happened. She hesitated, then said, “Jennifer, don’t worry. I switched the real crystals weeks ago. Sandra broke a cheap thrift-store set. The originals are safe — and I caught everything on video.”
The next morning, Sandra acted sweet and triumphant. I played along, pretending to be devastated. Inside, I was smiling. She thought she’d destroyed my mother’s memory — but really, she’d destroyed herself.