Around that time, I lost my father just before starting law school. You were present in every way that mattered—even through his burial. That season cemented something deep between us. Looking back, I realise that even when we were “just friends,” I had always seen you as a potential husband. I never said it aloud, but I always knew. You are firm in your convictions. When you believe in something, you stand by it. You listen—but one must present their case well, which probably explains why you are such a good lawyer. At home, and with the children, it’s much the same. When you say no, it usually means no—unless someone comes with very strong reasoning. You teach our children to stand by what they believe in, while remaining open to logic and truth. The Birthday Journal 23
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