The Stepmom Delusion

At the altar, my fiancée stared at the little ring bearer with overflowing maternal tenderness.

Her long-time obsession took that exact moment to speak up.

"Serena, would you be willing to be his mommy?"

As if she had just won the ultimate prize, tears streamed down her face. She nodded eagerly and cried out, "Yes! I do!"

Murmurs rippled through the guests. It was only then that she snapped back to reality. Her face drained of color as she hurried to explain:

"I just feel bad for him! He’s so young and doesn't have a mother. I can be his mom and still be your wife!