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

“It might be best if you left early. For appearances.”

I saw my dad’s shoulders tense.

“You understand,” my mother-in-law added quickly. “We don’t want things to be awkward.”

I opened my mouth to explode, but my dad lifted his hand gently.

“I understand,” he said calmly.

“But before I go, may I say a few words? Give a toast to my daughter?”

Ethan’s father nodded immediately. “Of course.”

His mother smiled, relieved.

“That’s fine. But then you’ll leave?”

“Yes,” my dad said. “After that.”

My dad stood up, straightened his jacket, and looked at me.

Conversations faded as he tapped the mic, clearing his throat.

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