He also shared that he had started dating a girl named Linda, whom he met during the job shadowing.
Maria soon learned that Linda was the daughter of one of the doctors at the clinic.
Concerned, she warned her son gently: “I just don’t want you to get hurt. Linda comes from a wealthy family, and they may not see you as an equal.”
But Aiden reassured her: “She knows where I come from and loves me anyway. Just wait — you’ll see.”
The two stayed together through high school and eventually attended the same university.
When Maria finally met Linda, she understood her son’s affection. Linda was kind and respectful, never once judging Maria’s humble profession.
So, when Aiden announced their engagement, Maria gave her blessing wholeheartedly.
To celebrate, Maria organized a small engagement party at a nearby restaurant and hoped to meet Linda’s parents, Hugh and Elizabeth.
But Linda soon confessed, “They’re not coming. My parents are very proud and, after learning about Aiden’s background, refused to approve our relationship.”
Over time, Hugh and Elizabeth reluctantly changed their stance and agreed to fund the wedding.
The ceremony turned out to be lavish — Linda wore an elegant designer gown gifted by her grandmother, and a renowned chef was hired to cater the event.
Maria finally had a chance to meet Linda’s parents, but the encounter was cold.
When asked about her education, Maria responded honestly, “I didn’t finish school. I had to raise Aiden alone after his father left.”
Elizabeth, with clear disdain, replied, “Well, if we hadn’t worked hard, Linda wouldn’t have all this today.”
During the reception, surrounded by elite guests, Hugh and Elizabeth seemed almost ashamed to admit Maria was the groom’s mother.
After the ceremony, it was time for both families to give speeches. Hugh and Elizabeth went first, congratulating the couple and then announcing a surprising gift: they would fully furnish Aiden and Linda’s future home, paying for every appliance and piece of furniture. The crowd applauded as the proud parents took their seats.
