as Noah continued to speak, his innocent voice cutting through the tension.
“My mom is the best,” he declared with a sincerity that only a child could muster. “She loves Uncle Daniel a lot. She helped him with everything, even the fun dinner we had last night. And she’s really nice to everyone, even if they’re not nice back.”
There was a pause, and the room seemed to hold its breath. Noah’s small stature was dwarfed by the stage, but his presence was immense. He searched the crowd with earnest eyes, landing on Daniel. “Uncle Daniel, my mom loves you very much, and she’s always been there for you. I don’t know why anyone would say mean things about her, because she’s the best person I know.”
