Why?
He stood torn, caught between his sister’s accusations and Sarah’s composed, dignified response. Turning to Lisa, his voice unsteady, he asked, “Why are you doing this, Lisa? Why today?” Tears welled up in Lisa’s eyes as she stammered, “Because… because I’m scared of losing you, Mark.” The room fell silent, tension thick in the air as everyone watched the moment unravel. Mark took a step toward his sister, struggling to comprehend her fear while grappling with the weight her actions placed on Sarah—and the future they were trying to build together.
Why?
Different ways
Sarah stole another glance at her father. He sat poised on the edge of his seat, ready to spring into action at her slightest cue. If the situation spiraled further out of control, he had a plan to set things right. She swallowed hard, her gaze shifting to her soon-to-be husband, whose expression was heavy with sorrow. Lisa had cornered him into an impossible position. Why couldn’t she understand that his love for her and Sarah was different but no less real?
Different Ways
