Ethan, a young man from a wealthy family, was getting married to his beloved, Dalia. However, he had a secret: he didn’t want his mother-in-law, Ada, at their wedding. He thought she wouldn’t fit in with their affluent guests, and his family might mock her for her humble background. Dalia, however, insisted that her mother be there, and Ethan reluctantly agreed.
As the ceremony began, Ethan noticed Ada sitting in the back row, looking a bit out of place. He whispered to Dalia, trying to contain his discomfort, but she reassured him that her mother was important to her. Ethan’s unease only grew as he watched Ada from afar, feeling intimidated by her presence.
The truth was, Ethan came from a long line of wealthy individuals, and he had never really understood people from different walks of life. He had fallen in love with Dalia, a hardworking law student, without realizing her humble background. When he found out, he was taken aback, and his concerns about their social differences began to surface.
As the reception began, Ethan’s friends and family started to mock Ada, making jokes about her being a laundress and coming from a poor background. Ethan joined in, trying to fit in with his peers. But little did he know, Ada was listening, and she had a surprise in store for him.
When it was time for the speeches, Ada took the microphone and gave a heartfelt toast. She talked about her pride in Dalia and her accomplishments, and then revealed a shocking gift: she had bought the newlyweds a house. The room erupted in cheers and applause as Ethan was left speechless, feeling ashamed of his earlier behavior.
As Ada hugged him, Ethan realized why he had been intimidated by her. She was a self-made woman who had worked hard to raise her daughter, and he, on the other hand, had been given everything on a silver platter. He felt humbled and grateful for the lesson he had learned.
From that day on, Ethan made a change. He quit his job and started his own practice with Dalia, focusing on helping lower-income clients. He finally felt complete, and his life was no longer driven by wealth and material possessions. His father, Ferdinand, was proud of the man he had become, and Ethan knew that he had found his true purpose.
In the end, Ethan learned that true wealth comes from the heart, not from a bank account. He realized that people from all walks of life have value and deserve respect, regardless of their background. And he was grateful to Ada for teaching him that valuable lesson.