Then Maria stepped up, unshaken by whispers or side-eyes. She shared how she’d saved for Aiden’s tuition—money he never needed thanks to a scholarship. Smiling, she handed the couple house keys, revealing she’d used her savings to buy them a home. The crowd gasped in awe, while Hugh and Elizabeth sat speechless.
After the wedding, Hugh and Elizabeth apologized to Maria, finally seeing her true strength. Aiden became a doctor and made sure Maria retired in comfort, even gifting her a car. Maria embraced her new role as a joyful grandmother, loved and respected by all. She had come from little—but gave everything, and in the end, it showed.
