He swallowed, turned, and called across the hall, “Grandma, this is wonderful.”
Grandma stared at him.
Her mouth opened and nothing came out.
He set the spoon down on the cart and crossed the floor. Every guest watched him go. When he reached her chair, he kneeled, right there in his wedding suit, and took her hands in his.Grandma stared at him.
“Thank you,” he said. His voice cracked. “For all the hours you put into this. I’m so sorry for how Ashley treated you.”
“Oh, sweetheart.” Grandma blinked fast. “Please don’t be upset. It’s your wedding day. I never wanted…”
“You did nothing wrong,” he said. “Nothing. Do you hear me?”
She nodded, tears finally spilling over.
“I’m so sorry for how Ashley treated you.”
Then he took a breath, and I swear I felt it in my own chest.
“I’m sorry I didn’t find out what kind of person Ashley was before I married her. It’s going to be a mess to undo this.”
