The documents showed the scale of his contributions over the years.
Michael stared at the figures.
“I didn’t know it was this much,” he admitted.
Dennis responded with a question that had been troubling him for a long time.
“Did you ever ask?”
Michael had no answer.
The Conversation That Changed Their Relationship
Dennis explained that he had never expected his son to repay every dollar immediately. He had helped because he loved him.
But somewhere along the way, that generosity had turned into an obligation.
His son had grown accustomed to receiving financial assistance without considering what it cost his father.
Dennis made his position clear.
He wasn’t trying to destroy Michael’s marriage or force the couple out of their home. He simply wasn’t willing to sacrifice his own security indefinitely.
If Michael and Isabella could not afford their lifestyle without his money, they would need to reconsider their expenses and speak with their lender about their options.
