People frequently cast needless judgments without understanding someone’s story. This was the case for Maria, who worked tirelessly to ensure her son’s bright future. Maria one day defied everyone’s preconceptions. Maria’s life has never been easy. She hailed from a poor family, and, despite her best efforts, she was constantly on the losing end of the deal. She committed her life to ensuring that her son, Aiden, received the greatest possible upbringing.

She worked as a janitor for a cleaning company and often struggled to meet her financial obligations. Maria worked twelve hours a day to guarantee that Aiden was fed and cared for. When he was old enough, Mom sent him to a reputable boarding school in the suburbs.

“I’m going to work really hard to make sure you can go to college.” Momma’s got you covered, okay?” she assured Aiden as he boarded the bus. Maria made an effort to communicate with Aiden whenever possible. Years later, Aiden excelled in science and informed Mom that he got an opportunity to observe a doctor at a medical clinic. He determined that was what he wanted to be when he grew up. Aiden also told Maria that he met a girl called Linda while work shadowing, and the two had begun dating.

“Just remember, some of us might come from nothing, but that doesn’t mean we can’t be something.”

Linda turned out to be the daughter of another doctor at the office that Aiden had visited. “Listen, son, I do not want you to have your heart shattered. Maria wrote to her son, “But Linda is from a wealthy family, and her family may look down on you.”

“Don’t worry, Mother. She knows where we’re from but doesn’t care. She loves me just as I am. “Trust me, you’ll see,” Aiden said. Aiden and Linda stayed together after high school and went to the same college.

When Maria met Linda, she realized why Aiden adored her. Linda was modest and did not condemn Maria, even after learning where she worked. When Aiden disclosed that he and Linda had been engaged, Maria quickly gave her blessing. Maria planned an engagement party at a nearby restaurant to celebrate and meet Linda’s parents, Hugh and Elizabeth.

“I don’t believe that will happen, Maria. My parents are pretty traditional, so when they found out about Aiden’s history, they did not offer their approval,” Linda stated.

After considerable consideration, Hugh and Elizabeth grudgingly gave Aiden their permission and agreed to pay for the wedding. The ceremony was really lavish. Linda donned a gorgeous bridal gown that her grandmother had given her. The cake was massive, and Hugh had engaged a well-known chef to prepare the event. Maria eventually had the opportunity to meet Hugh and Elizabeth, but they did not treat her well. When asked what degree she had, Maria answered, “I didn’t have the opportunity to complete my studies because Aiden’s father abandoned me to raise him alone.”

“Well, if we hadn’t worked hard, we wouldn’t have given Linda all of this,” Elizabeth said sarcastically. Hugh and Elizabeth hosted VIP visitors, including well-known businesspeople from the city. When asked who Maria was, they were ashamed to admit she was the groom’s mother. Following the vows and I-dos, the groom’s and bride’s relatives took turns giving remarks. Hugh and Elizabeth ascended the stage first, congratulating the newlyweds on their union. They then unveiled their gift, which startled Aiden and Linda, given that Hugh had already paid for the wedding.

“We sincerely apologize. We have abused you from the minute we met you.”
“We understand you are both house shopping and will be moving in together shortly.” So we’re going to pay for all of your furniture and appliances,” Hugh said.

“Once you’ve found a house, it will be fully furnished,” Elizabeth continued. The present was received with enthusiasm from the participants. Hugh and Elizabeth took delight in the reaction. Maria stood next to the stage. Many people began to talk and murmur, expecting a rather inexpensive present.

Maria wiped away a tear of delight while congratulating the newlyweds. She didn’t care about the outcome. Maria was just proud of her son and daughter-in-law. But what she said next stunned the whole wedding party.

“I worked my entire life and saved to pay for your college fees because I knew it would be expensive. Maria laughed, “Then you decided you wanted to be a doctor, and I thought, wow, that’s even pricier.”

Hugh and Elizabeth were clearly laughing at her rather than with her. Maria looked inside her purse for an envelope before proceeding.

“The strange thing is, you already had a scholarship to study medicine, so you didn’t need all the money I saved. What better way to celebrate your PhD and marriage to this lovely woman than to buy you a house? Maria explained.

The entire wedding party gasped in disbelief as Maria opened her packet and handed Aiden and Linda a set of keys. Everyone stood to applaud, leaving Hugh and Elizabeth astonished. After the ceremony, Hugh and Elizabeth apologized to Maria.

“We sincerely apologize. We have abused you from the minute we met you. We are sorry for judging you. Elizabeth said, “Maria,” “You’ve really shown us how remarkable you are.”

“Just remember, some of us might come from nothing, but that doesn’t mean we can’t be something,” Maria said to him.

By the end of the year, Aiden had completed his PhD and joined Hugh’s practice as a doctor. Aiden urged that Maria retire from her job as a cleaner. Hugh and Elizabeth followed suit shortly after. Linda organized Maria a retirement party, and Aiden purchased her a beautiful new automobile to express his gratitude for everything.

Soon, Aiden and Linda had their own children. Maria lived like a grandma to the children, a position she gladly shared with Hugh and Elizabeth.