Mr. Vincent smiled and shook his head without saying anything.

As the event progressed, the soft sound of a violin kicked in, signaling the start of the formal dance. The floor was cleared, and couples began to move toward the center of the room under the dim, romantic lighting.

He gave her a hand, and she got up to dance with him. As he placed his hand on her back and led her to the floor, she felt a rush of adrenaline. They got to the dancing floor and began to dance. To her, she was dancing with her man. But for Mr. Vincent, he was dancing with his daughter's...