“I am so sorry,” Solomon said once they were out of ear range. “I don’t understand why it is so difficult for her to accept this. I feel like your father and my father are on board but she is so stubborn. What she said was uncalled for and unacceptable. Please know that I do not share any of her opinions.”

Layla smiled but it did not hide her pain. She tried to put on a brave face for Solomon. She knew that it must be harder for him to listen to all of this than her. ...