The atmosphere was polite at first.
Then her cousin Raymond leaned forward with narrowed eyes.
“No stable career,” he said coldly. “No car. No future plans. What exactly are you bringing into Sophie’s life?”
The room tightened immediately.
All eyes turned toward Daniel.
He answered calmly.
“I can’t promise luxury right now,” he said. “But I will never stop showing up for her.”
Raymond laughed dismissively.
“Love doesn’t pay bills.”
Then something unexpected happened.
Sophie stood up.
Her voice stayed calm, but firm.
