My In-Laws Tried to Kick My Dad out of Our Wedding Because He Was a Sanitation Worker – but His Speech Silenced the Whole Room

The only people who mattered to me were Ethan and my dad.

My dad arrived early on the day of the wedding. He stood near the entrance for a moment, adjusting his tie, taking in the room.

He looked a little overwhelmed.

But when he saw me, his face lit up.

“You look beautiful, dear,” he murmured, eyes glistening as he smiled.

I hugged him. “I’m glad you’re here, Dad.”

“Wouldn’t miss it for anything, princess.”

Ethan came over and hugged Dad warmly. “Really glad you’re here, Joe.”

My dad smiled.

“Wouldn’t be anywhere else.”

I don’t know exactly when it started.

The whispers. The looks. The way people from Ethan’s side leaned away when my dad walked past.

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