Cancelled Nephew College Fund I Promised After His Bullying Stunt On My Daughter, Now Sister...

[@jillmortlock8439]

I am sick of people who say it was just a prank when they always intend to hurt, bully, abuse, and intimidate people. No more. Call them out.

[@-randychasechase2660]

The fact is your sister needs to tell Mark he blow his education by . His pranking crap . Hope he likes finding his own way to pay his college . Maybe now he can help support the family in his home. That was no prank Mark deserves nothing but to learn to pay for his actions . Mark also needs to know you brother had been support him too

[@-randychasechase2660]

Lucky needs to also learn to live on her income now for life . No more free rides . Bail your son out get a job lucky and your son might see college

[@-randychasechase2660]

Show Marks face ! When he finds out he lost his college fund forever now.

[@-randychasechase2660]

Let Emily put up her college life. Let Mark cry he is working at Mac check for life

[@-randychasechase2660]

No don't pay the prank was tasteless and your sister is a awful mother to

[@earlinejackson8151]

If it was my daughter, Mark wouldn’t have gotten the second chance. When people call humiliation and bullying a prank, it shows exactly what they are. And at that age, he’s not going to change. By giving Mark the second chance, op basically allowed Mark to injure his daughter further.

[@xhagast]

Doormat. He talks tough but in the end he lets everybody just wipe their feet on him and his family. People rarely beg for things from him, they just scream and create drama until he gives in.

[@darksaber7678]

Mark would have gotten a good hard kick up the backside if that was my daughter

[@BronzeDragon133]

I did much the same with a cousin. Second chances, sure, but thirds? No, but somehow they'll call you the unreasonable one. Trust me, just stand your ground. You won't regret it!

[@lsmith992]

No chance No second chance when a child has been damaged to this extent. No contact again. You pay for your actions.

[@DKDFury]

@@xhagast shows how heartless you are. Man was given an apology and they are family, so of course he would want to at least give him a chance. He literally changed the deal of the money and even argued against everyone else who kept trying to ask him to reconcile. There is nothing wrong with giving a second chance when it seemed that he was genuinely apologizing to his daughter.

[@drifter139]

the sister is a bully which is where her son learned to be a bully. neither are going to change no matter what happens

[@PrincessQ-fj9ly]

Yep. Which is why OP should not only be going no contact with his nasty sister, but also get a restraining order against her and her nasty son.

[@charliescott859]

Just. Slap. The. Sister.

[@C.Church]

James, the passive father, is the primary problem. Standing on the sidelines scolding them yet doing nothing to enforce son's better behavior makes him useless as are most dads who do this, blaming the mother, crying in his beer. 🙄 Blaming her for being soft as mothers are supposed to be in contrast to fatherly discipline, yet he wont be fatherly.

[@historictruecrime5119]

Lucy is absolutely insane. There is no way that this is anybody’s fault except for her son. Except maybe her for raising him to be a bully.

[@dcg590]

Not maybe. For sure. This is learned behavior

[@debra-qq1np]

This. The behavior had been developing for years. No one did anything significant about it until it got crushingly bad. By then, norms of behavior and attitudes were deeply set. All the parents who saw this developing and ignored it over and over, making excuses and deciding it wasn't worth a family fight... They were just setting the foundation for a family war down the line. An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. Dealing with it was too uncomfortable, so they dealt with it later... compounded interest included.

[@charliescott859]

Just. Slap. The. Sister.

[@kattiemauvais2373]

Lucy deserves the criticism!! She is the parent. She allowed her son to get away with the crap he did. Mark deserves to be expelled. Op went above and beyond to help.

[@RoxanneSharbono-mb8ol]

An apology would be too little to late, no help with college or anything else. Medical care for the dad and help if he divorces the sister and brat.

[@PrincessQ-fj9ly]

I really hope James does end up divorcing OP's horrid sister before he becomes Mark's next prank target. 😰

[@kathleene.morris8835]

That kid and your sister can/should kick rocks. There is NO excuse for such public humiliation...PERIOD.

[@Tamz60]

The only thing I have to say is actions have consequences. And his nephew needs to understand that, so does his sister!

[@PrincessQ-fj9ly]

So true! It's clear where Mark gets his obnoxious bullying behavior from. I hope OP's brother in law eventually divorces his sister.

[@sallystanek3197]

❤

[@delorescannon455]

Satan and the shedevil

[@stevenbateman5573]

the sister is a bully enabler and until she gets a handle on this, her son is just going continue on with his nasty attitude--way to go, dad--protecting your daughter is your #1 priority--take a trip with your family with the money you have saved for that awful nephew's college fund

[@peshivirginflower7]

He was late "protecting" her. If he just walked away 1st time n stuck to his word n not pay for neph school his daughter wouldn't have been bullied again💁 so no dad dropped the ball

[@robingibson6561]

​@@peshivirginflower7 no necessarily, Mark is a bullying a**hole. He would have done it anyway because he (and his mother) feel entitled to OP's money. Let Lucy get a job and support her son's education since she can't see how horrible he is.

[@PrincessQ-fj9ly]

​​@@peshivirginflower7 don't know. Some people retaliate out of revenge. So who knows what could've happened if OP had come down hard on his nephew, not that I'm excusing the nephew's despicable behavior you understand. In any case, Dad might've been late in protecting his daughter, but I honestly blame his mom for letting him act like a a bully and even acting like a bully herself. By refusing to discipline him, she's setting him up for some serious trouble in the future.

[@juliemcgugan1244]

@@PrincessQ-fj9ly I totally believe that Mark would have reacted much, much worse out of revenge, had OP said no the first time. I think Mark would either be in jail, already, or else he would be dead, after rapidly spiralling into crime and drugs and p!ssing off the wrong person. I hope his Father has finally put his foot down and hopefully he divorces Emily.

[@EnvyVGrimm]

I think she was in on it

[@concertmasterp]

Sadly I would not have given Mark a second chance. AS someone who had a bully like Mark, that incident is not easily forgotten.

[@angelagibbs1717]

Once you hurt my child there is no coming back from that ..

[@linellecameron3067]

I'm tired of people not discipline their kids, and then still feel entitled to what you've worked hard for.

[@The.S.M.Evans.91]

James and Emily are the only people I feel bad for in this story.

[@wheelywheelygood]

I would spend the rest of my life making sure he paid for this

[@The.S.M.Evans.91]

@@wheelywheelygood I agree.

[@elizabethernst-mullin4731]

I feel bad for OP and his wife as well.

[@C.Church]

James is a covert villain. He is the father. Tradition is: Sons misbehave, mothers hug, fathers lay down the law, mothers plead to not, fathers insist stop coddling the boy, mom hugs son again, boy gets discip,ined. Yet you feel sorry for this covert villain for failing in his role. Father is infantilized in your eyes. Why?

[@kathrynbillinghurst188]

Cut him off! He’s NOT your responsibility! Especially since he’s a brat and a bully! If the love is really there, your sister will make sure Mark apologises to Emily! Let him get a job and pay for his own college, that’s what we did!!! Edit…I wish Emily all the BEST for her future! She’s ace! 🥳🎉✨💖

[@anggamaulana3498]

I can't believe how much of a doormat this OP for easily forgave mark who caused so much trauma toward his daughter emily. Even thought OP had stop mark college payment, the damaged toward emily had already been done again. It would better for OP to go and check on emily, because she is very much depressed right now.

[@mistletoe3810]

Mark should of been sent to a community college not to a college of his choice. Also,why did anyone believe Mark would not do this again. A contract with Mark should of been made with rules to follow. If he broke the rules he would be required to pay back any money paid out already.

[@bcase5328]

Mark's grades aren't good enough to get scholarships then they aren't good enough to get into a prestigious University. Mark might not be serious enough about studying to keep up with university studies. Installments and loan conditions are the more cautious route. Lucy is unrealistic if she thinks Mark can breeze though a prestigious University on her brother's dime. Brother didn't promise that he would pay for a top dollar University, did he? That was Lucy's dream. Mark isn't that kind of a student. OP's daughter has scholarships and is working as well as attending classes.

[@czechlivingabroad6718]

As they say "Don't bite the hand that feeds you".

[@srsh12345]

This guy has no balls. Gives a second chance to the guy that humiliates his daughter, ruins her HS memories and tries to lay down the future career path to his daughter's bully.

[@seancox46]

I wouldn't have paid for their brats college.... once demon spawn always a loser.

[@clwbchbabycakes]

After the last incident, I would use my power to make sure Mark never got into ANY college.

[@antoinettebates244]

I am truly sick of kids older than 10 pulling pranks! They are always mean spirited and hurtful. Your sister wants money from you. That's the reason she's pissed. Quit volunteering to support relatives kids. Youll end up with no retirement and always being the bank of UNCLE!! Sister or NOT..She and her child would be T O A S T!!

[@edkrach8891]

Don't feel guilty OP. Your daughter comes first. NTA, your nephew stepped away over the line.

[@chariesmith]

bullying leaves scars or painful memory to someone who Is being bullied at all. I experienced being bullied during , elementary,high school, and college at all that's why I was diagnosed of borderline personality disorder because of my bullies and bullying at all. just cut ties with your nephew op just protect your daughter op from bullying so that she will not experienced of having mental illness like me it's because of bullying😢😢😢.

[@BralinciaMeadows-yz5gs]

I agree with you

[@oliverconway6960]

This is why second chances need to actually be earned.

[@cliftonm02]

NTA!!! OP shouldn't help the nephew with anything. Stand your ground

[@michaelplunkett8059]

Relax nephew, You fooled around And found out. No money for you.

[@Bogie3855]

I would cut ties immediately. This is NOT a situation you can fix.

[@RicardoMarinheira-jf2yu]

This reminds me of my cousin, he was injured because of a prank and the prankster never said sorry, and used his father a judge at the time to escape punishment. Well last i heard another group of students beat his ass black and blue and theres no clue on who were those students. Karma is a bitch.

[@azazelreficulmefistofelicu7158]

Gotta love good old karma. Specially if she is wearing baklava and gloves 😂.

[@vickimay3249]

Mark jeopardized his OWN future. Some people lack the ability to accept consequences for their own actions. Mark and his mother are two of them.

[@karenshort3880]

His nephew bite the hand that feed him. He has to know his actions have consequences. And you don’t hurt the people who is supporting you. His sister and nephew is dumb. Because when you hurt someone that way. You can’t expect him to pay for your college. I wouldn’t pay for anything else. Drop all support. It’s you’re money. Not hers. And they can’t even apologize. So no money.

[@PrincessQ-fj9ly]

I agree. Exactly this! If they really valued OP's money, they wouldn't have done things that would result in it getting taken away.

[@karenshort3880]

@@PrincessQ-fj9ly So true.

[@newgenr8ion93]

The audacity of some people

[@sarahhapka3647]

You know what I would've said to the people gossiping? You're damn right I withdrew my financial support and here's why. The nephew could have taken out student loans and possibly qualified for grants, since his dad barely made enough "to keep them afloat". Its not the end of the world. However, he is a 1st class entitled douche who is being enable by his mother who baby's him and father struggling with addiction and mental health issues. And another thing...if the sister's finances are that bad, why the hell isn't she herself working? Oh I know, because its easier to be entitled and cry crocodile tears to her brother. OP needs to grow a damn spine in general but especially with his parents. You're not gonna bully or guilt trip me into doing anything I don't want to or changing my mind. I think OP's parents need a "come to Jesus talk" and be informed about how entitled their daughter is.

[@SH-qs7ee]

I have just said " I don't support bullies."

[@jillbranson7487]

Dont give nefew or sister anything!!! Instead help get james out of that hell hole!!

[@AN-nn7tc]

I am glad OP step his foot down, from all of his sister's bullying, manipulation, and blackmail.

[@atty7697]

OP should and his family should have also called the police, filed charges and taken a restraining order to keep Mark away from their family. Edit - OP did not over react. He under reacted. Mark and perhaps Lucy included are jealous of Emily's success and family.

[@robertx8020]

Call the police for what? Was he a bully? sure ..but..unfortunatelly (still ) not against the law Did he lie? No Should he have shown the pictures? ofc not, he's an AH but again not against the law! So tell me, what should the police do?

[@kellharris2491]

Actually it is illegal. Depending on the content he could get convicted for kiddy porn or cyber bullying.

[@margaretgarlando7911]

​@@robertx8020just so you know alot of states have anti bully laws that can lead to thousands in fines and because he has been known to do this before the judge could also give community service hours and even jail time.

[@danielcarter305]

Not only that, but I would sue for deflation and damages... Once my relationship with my sister was damaged to that point, I would've just filed suit and let them be served. If she or he decided to settle at that point, fine, but you're going to be dealing with my attorney at this point!

[@danielcarter305]

​@kellharris2491 if he was charged with kiddie porn,, that would be grate! He would have to register as a child sex offender the rest of his life!

[@HayBea]

"She demanded my intervention to speak to the college authorities" Think OP should have taken her up on that, gone to the 'college authorities' and commended them on punishing Mark for abusing other students

[@jodycotton9454]

It wasn’t a prank! It was bullying and abuse. This kind of “prank” has brought many children to commit suicide and other self harming actions.

[@annkupke4263]

Yup. College is fun but serious. You attend college for a degree in the field you want a career in. So you can support yourself with a good job. Also regardless who is paying fees. You cannot fail classes nor do drugs or bully because colleges or universities have rules

[@LordGertz]

OP's sister is just plain jealous and fed negativity to her son turning into a bully. Don't give them any more money.

[@stevetalley5800]

After that 1st stunt I would've pulled the plug! James seems like a good guy. When he was winning races and bringing in the big checks, wife was all hunky dory. Those 2 monsters changed on him quick! They got a BIG REALITY check. I hope James gets outta there for some piece of mind!

[@dshsdjkl]

I’ve been reading the comments and am dumbfounded at how many people said it’s just a prank. ITS NOT. A senior prank is a prank for the SCHOOL. Putting confetti in everyone’s locker or releasing chickens in the hallway that’s a senior prank. What he did was public humiliation

[@charleshuguley9323]

I don't think even an apology would be sufficient to make up for such an act. Withdraw the college fund regardless of apology.

[@Reallyct]

I had a “friend” do this to me, it was senior day instead of graduation. She submitted an embarrassing pic of me and said it was an “accident”.

[@vidhead85]

I would've cut Mark off at graduation and blocked him on everything. Sis, you have to deal with his college on your own. I'm not doing it. OP also gave Mark too many chances. James sounds like a great guy too

[@sambradbury8413]

If there footage of the cousin bullying the daughter at graduation send that and an explanation of his actions to every single college he apply to

[@aprilkerchner972]

You are right OP cut them off they DON'T deserve your help!! Lucy's just as bad as her son thinking it's ok what her AH son has done!! Good luck OP going no contact and I hope your daughter has a better life without him in her life!!

[@user-sk2ij7mo6y]

Well Lucy and Mark are obvious AH's because both of them are bullies ....James although he may be a good guy he is also an AH because he lets his wife and son walk on him and his niece.....love how people criticize OP for breaking his promise NOT.....only a complete idiot would pay someone who has repeatedly abused their child.....Honestly think OP's money would be better spent paying a divorce attorney for James.

[@skipd9164]

It is so funny how personalities create names that identify traits. AH is a person that creates stories or accusations for personal and financial gain and yet they are the bad one. Eddie Haskell is a clean cut kid that displays good character but is a lying fraud. Megan Markel a person that looks wholesome but then screams and accuses people of being R or other things. Leave it to Beaver a kid that looks wholesome and actually is. Brady bunch a family that is everything you want in a family. Archie Bunker a older whte man that is stupid r bigot. More to it but a name that immediately relates someone to a trait or type of person

[@cheapbastard990]

@@skipd9164 I identify more with Al Bundy. :)

[@robertamaclean3384]

Unless it was written in stone. I wouldn't pay a dime. Let Mom, Dad, and the brat work.

[@sarahgroot5394]

Agree to pay on the condition mark passes all his classes each term. He fails,pull all further financial aid. Reward and responsibility for mark, while still fulfilling your promise.

[@billyduffany3387]

I think it was bullcrap that Ops daughter had to work to help with her living expenses while the nephew did nothing. i would have cut him off then.

[@lisadelgado228]

NOPE!!! Don’t PAY for ANYTHING for him!!!!! This behavior is NOT ok. He needs to APOLOGIZE!!!! PERIOD!!!!! He needs to Make things right! And even if he does, YOU DONT NEED TO PAY FOR HIM!!!!

[@patpaiz5693]

You are not the AH. Mark deserves to be cut off as does your sister. The pain your daughter felt was real and justified. And the truth is, I am now 68 years old and the bullying I received in high school, and the lack of concern for my feelings displayed by my parents, and some of the teachers who were not only aware of but actively involved in it has never been forgotten. I am glad Emily is getting therapy and that you and your wife are taking her pain seriously. Not all parents get it, and it causes wounds that never really heal for some. And as far as Mark, consider it you are deciding not to waste your money on a lost cause. I am forever amazed how the most heartless, cruel people are constantly given chance after chance and never get called out or punished for their terrible behavior. If anything they seem to be the people who end up living a golden life with all of their flaws overlooked and with money, power, and attention lavished on them. I seriously doubt that you are ever going to receive respect from Mark or your sister, and they are forever going to hold you and your daughter up as the bad guys. I personally would ask you to step up and be a Bad Guy for me. I think the world would be a better place if more Bad Guy's like you would actually make sure AH's faced consequences for their shitty behavior.

[@Nerdificent]

Lucy looks to be aiding and abetting Mark's inappropriate behaviour. By jumping in to protect him when he does something wrong will keep him from learning the consequences of such behaviour. His getting expelled should be a wake up call not only for Mark, but for Lucy as well.

[@susanlosey9511]

That was NOT a harmless prank. He’s old enough to know right from wrong. Withdraw your support to pay for Marks college fund. He has to learn that actions have actions.

[@robingibson6561]

I think a restraining order against Mark should stop all his bullying.

[@PrincessQ-fj9ly]

It would certainly keep him away, but I doubt it would stop him from bullying more people. After all, he learned that awful behavior from his mother and I guarantee that he's going to bully a dragon and be burned to a crisp, and mommy dearest won't be able to protect him then. 😒

[@SH-qs7ee]

I think beating the crap out of Mark would stop all his bullying. And if it doesn't, at least I'd feel good about it happening.

[@robingibson6561]

@@PrincessQ-fj9ly that's where the police come in. Cyberbullying IS illegal.

[@robingibson6561]

@@SH-qs7ee I wanted to type that answer but I thought it would taken down. I sooo agree. Mark needs a good cleansing a** kicking.

[@ddgamble2199]

😅If Lucy is so worried about Mark, she can get a job and pay his expenses. It sounds like she's a terrible parent.

[@paulagoeringer9466]

The sister and nephew should have been disowned right there. See how they react and tell them to lighten up and toughen up. Oh and I would sue for slander and defamation as well as emotional damage. A restraining order too.

[@anthonyburke5656]

I’ve always followed the advice to say nothing if you can’t say good things about a person

[@EnvyVGrimm]

Op you are never going to get a apology that is real. Even if you do if you fund that boy's college then you are no better than your sister

[@dustysimpson7864]

Don't do it, even if you get an apology!

[@kimberlyvasconez1907]

I cried for your daughter and your twin sister had no concern for her niece.

[@roguedevil81]

Mark should be made to repay op for the college education he squandered. If he ever decides to go college again he should absolutely pay for it himself with no help from op

[@crislipmichelle]

James sees the truth, Mark is a bully and needs to suffer the consequences, Lucy doesn’t appreciate the kind gesture and acts entitled

[@brianforbes8270]

The quote "never bite the hand that feeds you" rings so true here.

[@alexandermarken7639]

Attacking your daughter was enough to go no contact. Bullying is never okay.

[@char-leewiebe7199]

James (BIL) does not HAVE to "put up with " this kind of behaviour. He can always say "Wifey! Son! This BS Bullying behaviour and harassment NEEDS TO STOP!! SHAPE UP OR SHIP OUT (aka DIVORCE)" I don't mean get a divorce at the first sign of trouble but it sounds like this has been going on for quite some time and it needs to end!

[@ShelleyJolly]

Can't believe the school did not interfere in Mark's prank or punish him

[@sheilaclemett4353]

If this story is true and it happened anytime recently, good luck with that.

[@rugr82day]

Schools ignore stuff like that all the time.

[@gailboyd3585]

Do Not Pay For His College! He can work and pay for it like millions of other people have done! No excuses No sympathy No more money to nephew and sister/family with no contact!!!

[@Bowbarrils]

Don’t enable your nephew who bullied your daughter. Bullies don’t deserve any awards.

[@genechristiansomoza4931]

"As a parent we brush it off"... Screw you for simply brushing it off.. You deserve it for not protecting your own child.. Pushover father.. Why need a insincere appology? This father is sooo pushover to wait until his daughter life was screwed. Just screw them. 😡

[@conniecondra4535]

OP is NOT responsible for his nephew's fees. He needs to grow a pair and support his daughter.

[@oneuup2490]

This dude is a doormat for his sister and her son. I don't care what the situation was they would have been taken out a damn student loan for their son.

[@malayshamorgan3918]

All mark had to do was behave and he couldn’t even do that

[@FireHeart2829]

To Mark and his mom, don't bite the hand that feeds you!!!😂

[@kurtiskoch880]

Don't help until your nephew and sister deliberately and publicly embarrass themselves.

[@C.Church]

Use his own words. "Relax, nephew. It's just a joke I'm not paying for your college. You need to toughen up."

[@rosered6143]

Anyone else super creeped out Mark was so controlling over Emily? What she wore, who she was allowed to talk to, like he was a possessive controlling boyfriend…. Who does that with a cousin? 🤨

[@gerryfrankoski148]

Big Thoughts, Little Practice! 👍👍👍

[@jackiehenry3372]

You see she feels like you owe her. She takes no responsibility for anything that her son does, but feels no remorse about the way she treats your daughter.

[@lynnguildoo6391]

Cut of ties! That's not a prank..his sister is mad that he brother yelled and embarrassed her son what about Emily pain and hurt? Do not pay for his college! You do not need to pay for a jerk college!

[@darlamercer4078]

Had the young man been the victim of a "PRANK" he would have lost his cool. He would have cried to everyone and blamed his cousin for his mental anguish. His mom would have demanded the head of the prankster!

[@erikamccall6741]

NTA! Do not give in! That is something this poor girl will forever live with. Mark can figure out how to make it on his own since he thinks he’s already got life figured out. His dad seems to genuinely care, the sister on the other hand needs to have her head examined as much as her son. Karma will find away to get revenge for her and your family, until then you just have to wait. Please for the sake of your daughter, take the money you would have spent on him and spend it on a graduation vacation for her. Get her away from there, even for just a few days. Stay strong! You got this!!❤ P.S. James get a divorce!❤️

[@gregoryk.9815]

Actions like words have consequences and you need to be aware of them. When you do not you will have to suffer from stupidity.

[@Sunflowerbounce]

Anyone can apologize, doesn't mean they will change their behavior. I think Op should have taken action sooner this situation was seriously messed up.

[@littleflame5530]

If what Mark did in highschool was worth criminal charges nephew or not hed have faced them. And his mother would be possibly facing aiding and abetting charges. I mean just the threat along would snap her out of her entitlement.

[@sheilaclemett4353]

Bullying can have a life-long effect and social media is now a weapon that is impossible to deactivate. Lucy is a crap parent for not only tolerating this from her entitled son but perhaps encouraging it. Her excuses for Mark and her insults about Emily's reactions are disgusting and all of this could easily be motivated by envy of her brother's financial success. OP is absolutely justified in denying any further assistance for an educational privilege that Mark did not earn. Here's hoping that this story makes people think twice about providing financial assistance to relatives without imposing conditions that cannot be questioned later.

[@ashleypatten2304]

I was never bullied (much) until one of my best friends started dating one of our best friends who happened to be black. Her racist father caught my friend and her boyfriend in their elevated shed/treehouse and forced her to break up with him which she did. I stayed friends with him and that made her very angry thinking I was trying to make a move on him. She started a horrible rumor that I let her ex and a bunch of other boys do things to me at a party which was completely untrue, I wasn’t even there at said party. It destroyed my high school experience. I am in my 40’s and I still think about it and I think it still messes me up to a degree because if that had not happened I think the trajectory of my life would have been different. I started getting bad grades and it was a mess. It was bad. Everyone believed that ridiculous story and mocked me over it saying things I won’t say here. I couldn’t focus on getting good grades because I was constantly being whispered about and outright called nasty names.

[@krisirolfe4332]

What did the school do to Mark ???? That is a expelling offense !!

[@celdz6933]

Don't give him any money, that's just wrong what he did.

[@michellecrosby3717]

No, your nephew needs to realize what he's done, maybe do the same to him. He does not get the money for college until he apologizes.

[@direwolf8703]

Yeah no after specifically telling them not to post I'd cut off school funding utterly and completely, and when her complaints start my response would be "No one held a gun to your son's head to force him to put those pictures everywhere his choice has consequences just be grateful those consequences are financial and not physical cause I want to shatter the bones in his hands but his victim convinced me just to take the college fund instead"

[@juanmiguelreyes2028]

Do you remember the time when I promised that I would pay your college tuition? It's a prank!

[@joyceheadlam1909]

If you paid that school fee, then the cousin will feel entitled to continue doing this for the rest of his life.

[@shaundadaniels5781]

He chose the action so he should suffer the consequences

[@JC-sc7by]

James needs to divorce that woman.

[@historictruecrime5119]

The only fitting ending for the story is for James to divorce Lucy and stay friends with OP

[@lynnechapman6204]

OP was really trying hard to help Mark, and it's like he turned his nose up to him😢. Mark got what he deserved. OP, I'm thinking about your daughter.

[@robyncolless6016]

If James, Mark's father, also felt he behaved badly, then OP and his daughter didn't overreact.

[@onepieceisking5493]

Seeing how malicious op's sister is, I can see where his nephew gets it from, his mother. To bad mouth only makes enforces that she's burning the bridge between her and op plus not getting the money for her son. She's not even punishing her son instead gets mad at op. It's also sickening how she encouraged her son to post the pictures after op didn't give into her demands.

[@stephaniewilson3955]

OP needs to help James to divorce his entitled wife and disown his evil son. Let them work for a living.

[@dcg590]

The reason they didn’t get along was because mark was jealous.

[@acstewart4]

She raised a winner.

[@glenpersinger3390]

Skip the apology and cut them off.

[@rochelleesser7961]

No genuine apology is ever followed up with a deliberate repeat of the same hurtful behavior. That manipulative little 💩 clearly only put on an act; saying whatever he needed to in order to get his way, and probably conspired with his mother to do it 🤬

[@gogontlesetlhare]

It's crazy how people will disrespect you and your loved ones and still expect to gain financially from you. Good on OP for protecting his girl and cutting off his ungrateful/entitled sister and son