All eyes were immediately drawn to Edward, who was now standing confidently beside Kyla.
“Is that right, darling?” Edward asked for agreement in a calm yet firm tone.
Kyla was silent, her face filled with worry.
“What are you talking about?” asked Anna sharply. “Who are you?”
“Me? I am your son-in-law, ma'am. My name is Edward,” Edward replied as he extended his hand, his smile etched with confidence.
“Son-in-law?!” Anna squealed in disbelief.
“Yes, son-in-law. I am the husband of your daughter, Kyla.”
Anna stared at Kyla with overwhelming emotion. “Kyla, is what he said true?”
“Mom, I can explain, it's...”
“Answer me, is he your husband?”
Kyla nodded slowly, her voice barely audible. “Yes, he's my husband.”
Plak! A hard slap landed on Kyla's cheek. Anna looked at her daughter w
