MY GRANDDAUGHTER’S STEPMOM WAS STEALING THE MONEY MEANT FOR HER—SO I SET A TRAP SHE NEVER SAW COMING.
After my daughter, Meredith, died last year, she left my 6-year-old granddaughter Emma behind. I was too sick to take custody, but I sent money and gifts to show her she was still loved.
Emma’s dad remarried fast—to Brittany. I hoped she’d care for Emma. Big mistake.
For Emma’s 7th birthday, Brittany texted asking for $1000 for a Dreamhouse, clothes, and books. I sent it—and later mailed sapphire earrings, Meredith’s birthstone.
When I called Emma to ask if she liked her gifts, she said: “What gifts? Stepmom said you didn’t send anything. You don’t care about me anymore.”
And the earrings?
“Stepmom wore new ones to dinner. She said you bought them for her because she’s raising me.”
That was the moment I realized I became an ATM for Brittany!
I didn’t cry. I didn’t scream.
I set a trap.
When Brittany texted asking for more money “for Emma,” I agreed.
But this time, she didn’t notice ONE TINY, FATAL DETAIL.
When I sent gifts and money to my granddaughter after my daughter’s death, I thought I was helping her heal. I never imagined her stepmother was pocketing every penny, and worse, stealing something far more precious. I knew it was time to step in… and show the woman what real payback looks like.
