I placed my glass down and walked out. I didn’t stay to see their vows. Later, Alina called me in tears. Not of sadness, but of gratitude. She said, “For the first time since the divorce, I didn’t feel invisible.” That day, I realized something important: love isn’t about taking sides—it’s about standing up for what’s right, even when it’s hard. My son may have chosen a different path, but I chose to honor the woman who had given everything for our family. And in doing so, I showed my granddaughters what loyalty and courage truly mean.