On my wedding day, my stepdad Jack stunned me with a revelation: “You are NOT my daughter.” I felt my world collapse until he presented a document that changed everything.

Jack entered my life when I was ten, after my father’s death. Initially, I resented him, feeling he was trying to replace my dad. But over the years, Jack proved himself a steadfast presence. He helped with school, cheered at my graduation, and was now funding my wedding. Despite his recent distance, I sensed something was wrong.

As the ceremony neared, Jack’s cold demeanor puzzled me. He finally revealed the truth: “I can’t walk you down the aisle because you’re not my daughter.” I was devastated until he showed me adoption papers.

“I’ve signed it,” he said. “Just need your signature.”

Tears streamed down my face as I signed. “I love you, Dad,” I whispered. “I love you too, kiddo,” he replied, and we walked down the aisle together.