I said.”
I stared at her.
“Then why did you specifically ask me not to wear it?”
Before Vanessa could answer, her mother stepped closer.
“Blue is for family.”
For a moment, I couldn’t think of anything to say.
Then I looked directly at her.
“I’m the groom’s mother.”
She gave me a small, tight smile.
Not embarrassed.
Not apologetic.
Just a smile that made it clear she understood exactly what she had said.
I turned toward Grant.
“Grant?”
He wouldn’t look at me.
“Mom, please. Not right now.”
That
