The next day, I went to Lisa’s house. Ric’s parents were inside but refused to let me in. Eventually, Ric’s mother opened the door and told me bluntly that we weren’t welcome at the wedding because we “influenced Lisa too much.” She claimed Lisa was “like them now” and that we should just pay our part of the wedding bill. Then, she revealed they had moved into Lisa’s house — which was still under my name.

That was the final straw, I called Lisa and gave her 10 days to leave the house. Then, David and I sold it. Ric’s family lost what they thought was theirs. This bold move was the wake-up call Lisa needed. She’s still with Ric but now lives alone in a small apartment near her hospital job. As for Ric’s family? I don’t know where they are — but I do know they learned a valuable lesson. And with the money from the sale? We bought Leah a car.