"Mom, where is Dad?" Sanford asked.

“In the study. I asked you a question," she said, her tone growing more serious. Her sharp gaze fell upon their intertwined hands, causing

Maggie to feel nervous, instinctively wanting to retract her hand.

Sanford, however, held her hand firmly, refusing to let go.

“Mom, I brought Maggie back to let you know that I'm going to marry her.”