I wanted to surprise my son by visiting his restaurant. I wore a simple, neat dress. An arrogant woman asked me to move, pointing out my attire as unsuitable for such a place. Humiliating! The next day, my son introduced his fiancée. Can you guess who was standing at the door?
I have always lived for my son, saving every penny and living frugally. My life was simple and unadorned. I lived in a modest home, wearing the same clothes year after year, and never spending money on luxuries.
I had raised him alone, pouring all my energy and resources into his education and future.
John had grown up to be intelligent and hardworking, and he had opened his own business, making me incredibly proud.
A few days later, John invited me to the restaurant for dinner. He had arranged a wonderful dinner for me. The table was located right in the center of the dining area.
The restaurant was beautifully decorated with fresh flowers, and the soft glow of candlelight made the atmosphere warm and inviting.
“Mom, I want to start by saying I’m sorry. “I should have listened to you. I let my feelings for Sarah blind me.”
I reached out and squeezed his hand. “It’s alright, John. We all make mistakes.”
As we sat down, John called over the waitstaff and asked them to bring out the special dinner he had planned. The table was soon filled with delicious dishes, each more mouth-watering than the last.
John stood up and tapped his glass to get everyone’s attention.
“Ladies and gentlemen, I’d like to make a toast. To my mother, Margaret, who has been my rock and my guide. For all the years of upbringing and support, I owe her everything.”
He looked at me, his eyes shining with gratitude.
“Mom, thank you for always being there for me, even when I didn’t deserve it. I am deeply grateful for everything you’ve done.”
The guests clapped, and I felt tears welling up in my eyes. It was a touching moment, and I could see how much John had grown from this experience.
After the applause subsided, John sat back down and looked at me.
“I want to let everyone know I’ve ended my relationship with Sarah. Unfortunately, I couldn’t recover the money. I was left with a loan to pay off. It was a hard lesson, but I’ve learned from it.”
He continued, “I promise to listen to your advice more carefully in the future, Mom. You’ve always had my best interests at heart.”
I smiled at him, feeling a deep sense of relief and pride.
“I’m proud of you, John. You’ve shown a lot of courage and maturity.”
We enjoyed the rest of the evening, surrounded by friends and family. That night was filled with laughter, good food, and heartfelt conversations. Despite the challenges, I knew John had come out stronger and wiser.
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