Chris laughed and cried simultaneously, overwhelmed by the situation. Despite everything, Amanda remained her cheerful self, and as usual, she was right—he needed a lawyer.
Chris’s parents had never accepted his relationship with Amanda. When she announced her pregnancy at dinner, they immediately accused her of cheating, armed with shocking medical results they had just received. Their lives were about to change forever.
As Chris stood at his parents’ doorstep, he sighed, eager to get the visit over with. Amanda, his wife, gently caressed his arm, reminding him of their hope that his parents would accept her and attend their wedding. Chris grumbled, insisting he didn’t care if his parents couldn’t accept the woman he loved.
Amanda pleaded with him, stressing the importance of family and her desire for his parents to be involved in their future children’s lives. Chris struggled to keep his composure, reluctantly agreeing. Amanda encouraged him, hugging him tightly.
When they arrived, Chris’s mother, Mrs. Castillo, greeted them with a forced smile, barely acknowledging Amanda as she stepped aside to let them in. Chris resisted the urge to roll his eyes, reflecting on how his parents had never accepted Amanda, even though they were engaged.
After Chris graduated from college and landed his first job, his parents introduced him to Ciara, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey, a prominent family in their town. Despite the wealth and status his family valued, Chris wasn’t interested in the social standing his parents tried to maintain.
At college, Chris had made friends from diverse backgrounds and realized he wanted a genuine connection, not the superficial relationships he had experienced at private school and country club events. He met Amanda when they collided in a parking lot, and it was love at first sight for Chris. Despite Amanda’s initial hesitation, she eventually agreed to go out with him, and they had been inseparable ever since.
The first time Amanda met Chris’s parents, it was a disaster. They urged Chris to break up with her, preferring Ciara instead. Chris firmly refused, expressing his dislike for Ciara. The dinner was tense, but Amanda remained hopeful and involved Chris’s parents in their wedding plans, despite their coldness…
