During the wedding, my mother-in-law declared, “we’ll give the apartment only to our son, so

Robert paused, letting the weight of his words settle over the room. He could see Eleanor growing increasingly uncomfortable, her icy demeanor starting to crack. But this wasn’t about her. This was about Anna, and about setting the record straight.

“I don’t have a fancy apartment to give,” Robert continued, his voice unwavering. “But what I have, I’ve earned with hard work and dedication. Just as Anna has earned the love and respect of everyone who knows her. So, while I may not have the wealth that some here have, I know what real riches are. And I’ve given Anna the strength to know her own worth.”

He then turned to the bride and groom, looking directly at Leo. “Leo, if you truly love my daughter, you will treat her as an equal. You will stand by her and support her, just as she will for you. A marriage isn’t about who owns what. It’s about partnership, trust, and respect. Remember, a home is only as strong as the love within it.”