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.”

Leo nodded, the shame from earlier replaced with a resolute determination. He reached for Anna’s hand beneath the table, squeezing it as if to affirm his commitment not just to her, but to everything Robert was saying.