The room went silent. My sister-in-law’s smile faded, and my fiancé rushed to my side, upset. I calmly removed my engagement ring and handed it back. “You showed me who you are when you laughed at what I lost. I can’t marry someone who won’t stand by me in my own home.”The guests applauded, and I walked away with my head high. My garden could be rebuilt—but I realized my peace and self-respect mattered even more.