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He’s good at hiding things. He tried it with Mom too, but when he couldn’t manipulate her finances, he lost interest.”
Rowan stood slowly, eyes wide. Her hands trembled as she looked between Arthur and the documents flashing across the screen.
She stared at Arthur and asked, “Is it true?”
Arthur finally spoke. “I… It’s complicated, my love.”
That was all she needed.
“No,” she said, her voice low but clear. “It’s not.”
Then she turned to me, eyes wide, betrayed, horrified.
“Mom… oh my God.” She fell into my waiting arms and walked out of her own wedding.
The room exploded with murmurs.
Caleb announced the wedding was over, and guests started rising to leave.
Within an hour, the wedding was over.
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