The Father’s Call
A few hours later, his phone rang. Her father’s voice thundered through the receiver.
“I gave you the wedding of your dreams,” the older man said, “and a honeymoon without asking for a cent. And this is how you treat my daughter?”
Darren tried to explain how humiliating it felt, but his father-in-law cut him off. “My daughter is used to a certain lifestyle. I’ll give her that lifestyle. But you? I won’t support you.”
The words stung. They weren’t just about money. They were about value. Worth. Power.
Furious, Darren snapped back: “I don’t need your support. But I won’t let you treat me like I’m less of a man just because I don’t have your wealth.” He hung up, hands shaking.
