The bond is built on years of shared experience rather than a single wedding ceremony. Debt of Gratitude:
To be raised "carefully" suggests a specific type of attention. It implies that the father-in-law saw the protagonist’s potential—and perhaps their vulnerabilities—and acted with precision to ensure they were never broken by the world. Moral Compassing: MIAA-230 My Father-in-law- Who Raised Me Carefu...