Noah continued, his voice unwavering despite the sea of eyes fixed on him. “My mom is the best person I know. She works really hard to make sure I’m happy and safe, and she’s always there for Uncle Daniel too. She planned a lot of things for today because she loves him so much.”
A hush fell over the crowd. The laughter that had felt so cruel moments before was replaced by an uncomfortable silence. Daniel finally looked up, his face a mix of surprise and regret, as his nephew spoke truths that no one could deny.
