In-Laws Laugh at Groom’s Janitor Mom until She Takes Stage to Congratulate Newlyweds

Maria's life had never been easy. She came from a poor background and, despite all her efforts, she always seemed to face one challenge after another. Her main focus in life was to make sure her son, Aiden, had the best upbringing possible.

She worked as a janitor for a cleaning company and often struggled to make ends meet. Maria worked twelve-hour shifts every day just to make sure Aiden was well cared for and had food on the table. Once he was old enough, she sent him to a good boarding school in the suburbs to give him better opportunities.

"I'm gonna work real hard to make sure you can attend college. Momma's got you covered, okay," she told Aiden before he boarded the bus. Maria wrote to him every chance she could, always staying in touch.

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Years later, Aiden excelled in science and told her about an exciting opportunity he had to job shadow a doctor at a medical practice.

That experience made him realize that becoming a doctor was what he wanted to do.

Aiden also mentioned that he met a girl named Linda while job shadowing, and they had started dating.

"Just remember, some of us might come from nothing, but that doesn't mean we can't be something."

It turned out Linda was the daughter of another doctor at the practice Aiden had visited. "Listen, son, I don't want you to get your heart broken. But Linda comes from wealth, and her family might look down on you," Maria wrote to him.

"Don't worry, mom. She knows where we're from, and she doesn't care. She loves me as I am. Trust me, you'll see," Aiden wrote back. Aiden and Linda stayed together through high school and even attended the same college.

When Maria finally met Linda, she understood why Aiden cared so much about her. Linda was down-to-earth and never judged Maria, even after learning about her job. When Aiden told Maria they were getting engaged, Maria gave them her blessing without hesitation.

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Maria decided to host an engagement party at a local restaurant to celebrate and meet Linda's parents, Hugh and Elizabeth.

"I don't think that's going to happen, Maria. My parents are very stuck up, so when they learned about Aiden's background, they didn't give their blessing," Linda revealed.

After some time, Hugh and Elizabeth reluctantly gave their approval and even offered to cover the wedding expenses. The ceremony turned out to be quite lavish. Linda wore a stunning designer dress that her grandmother gifted her, and Hugh hired a famous chef to cater the event.

Maria finally had the chance to meet Hugh and Elizabeth, but their attitude toward her was cold. When asked what degree she had, Maria replied, "I didn't get the chance to finish my studies because Aiden's dad left me to raise him alone."

"Well, if we hadn't worked hard, we couldn't have given Linda all of this," Elizabeth responded rudely. Hugh and Elizabeth had invited many high-profile guests, including successful businesspeople from the city. When people asked who Maria was, they seemed embarrassed to admit she was the groom's mother.

After the vows were exchanged, it was time for the speeches. Hugh and Elizabeth went first, congratulating the couple and announcing a surprise gift that left Aiden and Linda speechless, considering Hugh had already paid for the wedding.

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"We're really sorry. We've mistreated you since the moment we met you."

"We know you're house-hunting, and soon you'll be moving in together. So, we're going to cover the cost of all your furniture and appliances," Hugh announced.

"Once you've found the perfect house, it'll be fully furnished," Elizabeth added. The crowd applauded, impressed by their generosity. Next, it was Maria's turn to speak. The guests started whispering, expecting her gift to be far less extravagant in comparison.

Maria, wiping away a tear, congratulated the couple. She didn’t mind the whispers, as she was simply proud of her son. But what she said next left everyone stunned.

"I worked all my life and saved up to pay for your college tuition because I knew it would be expensive. Then you decided you wanted to be a doctor, and I thought, wow, even more expensive," Maria joked.

She could tell Hugh and Elizabeth were laughing at her, not with her. Maria reached into her purse for an envelope and continued.

"The funny thing is, you got a scholarship to study medicine anyway, so you didn't even need all the money I saved. So now that you're about to get your doctorate and you're marrying this wonderful young woman, what better way to congratulate you than by buying you a house," Maria revealed.

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The entire wedding party gasped as Maria handed a set of keys to Aiden and Linda. The guests stood and applauded, while Hugh and Elizabeth were left speechless. After the celebration, Hugh and Elizabeth apologized to Maria.

"We're really sorry. We've mistreated you since the moment we met you. We apologize for judging you. You've really shown us how remarkable you are," Elizabeth said to Maria.

"Just remember, some of us might come from nothing, but that doesn't mean we can't be something," Maria replied.

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By the end of the year, Aiden had completed his doctorate and joined Hugh’s practice as a doctor. Aiden insisted Maria retire from her job as a janitor, and soon after, Hugh and Elizabeth retired too. Linda threw a retirement party for Maria, and Aiden surprised her with a brand-new car as a thank you for everything she had done.

Not long after, Aiden and Linda had children of their own, and Maria enjoyed her role as a grandmother, happily sharing that joy with Hugh and Elizabeth.

What can we learn from this story?

Don't let negative judgment weigh you down. Maria's focus was always on her son's happiness and success, and in the end, she proved all her doubters wrong.

Remember, you never truly know someone's story. Hugh and Elizabeth made assumptions about Maria based on her job, but they later realized she was just as hardworking and deserving of respect as anyone else.

Share this story with your friends and family. It might inspire them and brighten their day.

This piece is inspired by stories from the everyday lives of our readers and written by a professional writer. Any resemblance to actual names or locations is purely coincidental. All images are for illustration purposes only.