“Dad, I’ve got to finish some work now. I love you, and we’ll talk more later,” she said, leaving her father to exit her room with a sense of renewed hope and determination. He pondered over ways to show Eloise that he was ready to accept Kevin, knowing he needed a thoughtful plan to demonstrate his change of heart.
Eloise and Kevin, committed to their decision, had declined any financial help from their parents. Through hard work and saving, they managed a modest budget for a small but intimate ceremony in her parents’ backyard. Eloise’s mother, respecting their wishes, had been cooking tirelessly for weeks. She wanted to ensure that each guest would enjoy the best, despite the couple’s financial independence.