Aunt Carol called me at 8:15.
She had heard I was causing problems and asked me to remember it was Jessica’s big day.
I asked one question.
Had Diane told her I paid for the wedding?
Silence.
Carol had been told Brandon’s family covered the venue.
I explained everything.
The venue.
Catering.
Flowers.
Photographer.
$47,000.
All under my name.
Her breathing changed.
She asked why I had never said anything.
Because I thought my family already knew.
When she spoke again, the performative concern was gone.
She asked
