He smiled gently. “You gave me the start I needed.”
The city lights flickered below as night settled in. Inside, there was no bitterness, no turmoil — only gratitude, respect, and the steady warmth of a home built on love rather than expectation.
People aren’t defined by the wealth they accumulate.
They’re defined by the love they honor.
And he intended to honor the woman who raised him for the rest of her life.