Bella took Maggie's hand and said, "Mom, you're overthinking this. I‘ve met Daniel's family, and they treated me very well. They didn't look down on me because I was in a single family, like you said."

She slipped her bank card back to Maggie. "Here's my money for you, and I'm not taking it back. Just take it. I'll be angry if you give it back to me anymore."

Bella is usually quite easy-going, but she always knows her own mind. When she believes in something, she sticks to it.

Maggie knew this and had to withdraw her bank card.

"All right, I'll keep it for you. Come and ask...