On my wedding day, my husband’s ex showed up at our bridal car and said, ‘Let me ride with you.’ He answered, ‘Laurel, just shift over a little so she can fit.’ I stepped out of the bridal car in my wedding gown and walked back into my parents’ house.

door, her red silk dress standing out against my white gown.

“Seriously, Laurel. Don’t be insecure. Ethan and I have known each other forever.”

I turned to Ethan, hoping he’d defend me.

Instead, he rolled his eyes.

“You’re making this a bigger deal than it needs to be.”

Something within me became completely still.

“You’re right,” I said quietly.

Gathering my gown, I stepped out of the limousine and shut the door.

Ethan rolled down his window.

“Where are you going?”

“Home.”

He laughed. “Laurel, stop being dramatic.”

I headed