"What's the worst that could happen?" she questioned, her eyes searching her husband's face for reassurance.
"So after this, what's next? Let's know what you have planned out," she pressed further, her tone betraying her underlying worry for their son's well-being.
Mr. Hernandez, freshly returned from a business trip, found himself once again at odds with his wife over Darren's future prospects.
He listened to her words with a mixture of patience and frustration, his mind already formulating his response.
"Don't you feel he is getting older?" Mrs. Hernandez's voice wavered with emotion as she voiced her concerns. "Or don't you want my son to take over managing this company?"
Mr. Hernandez, unwavering in his convictions, stood his ground. With a steely resolve, he outlined his plans for Darren's future, "Maturity is key", emphasizing the importance of maturity and education as he often says.