I’m 25 and engaged to Daniel, 26, who is hearing impaired. His $5,000 hearing aid is essential for him to function day-to-day.
My 19-year-old sister, Chloe, has always been spoiled and never faced consequences. One day, while visiting, she and our cousin were joking about Daniel’s hearing aid. Later, it stopped working. The next morning, my cousin messaged me, revealing Chloe deliberately damaged it with a hairdryer as part of a bet.
When I confronted Chloe, she admitted it but expected our parents to cover the cost like always. They tried to defend her, even suggesting Daniel could just “wait” for a new one.
This time, I stood firm. I told Chloe she had to pay or I’d take her to court. Shocked, she eventually agreed and used her tuition savings to cover the cost.
Daniel got his replacement hearing aid, and our wedding went smoothly. Chloe has been quieter since, finally realizing that actions have consequences.
