think the way he’s treating his only daughter is cruel.”
“It’s complicated.” Kamal sighed. “But he loves her very much. In fact, she is his favorite.”
“He’s got a funny way of showing it. It’s hard for me to believe he favors her.”
“I didn’t think you would understand. But remember, a change in attitude takes time and my father is of a different generation. He is conservative and puts a high price on family honor.”
“It doesn’t seem especially honorable to turn your back on family, someone you’re supposed to love.” There was an edge to her voice that made him wonder if she had personal reasons for her impulsive defense of his sister.
But then, she was talking about love. A complex concept and one he had been successful in avoiding. Family affection was simple and straightforward. The web of emotion between a man and woman was not. It was a maze he wished never to enter or experience.
“Love equals weakness,” he said. “Look what happened to my sister in the name of love.”
“And you think she’s weak because she gave in to her feelings for a man?”
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