Bad news comes secondhand about bride’s wedding plans

DEAR ABBY: I am getting married soon. I grew up without a biological father. When I was younger, a man (I’ll call him Tom) stepped into my life and has been like a father to me for almost two decades. I have gone on several family vacations with him and his family.

In preparation for the wedding, I asked Tom if he

would walk me down the aisle. He agreed, and I was thrilled. Recently, he has commente…