Mom had cried when I tried it on.
Only that morning, I’d imagined Seth’s reaction when he saw me walking down the aisle.
I still loved him.
That made the decision agonizing.
I wanted the man I’d believed him to be.
But I couldn’t marry him merely because seventy people were waiting.
Another knock interrupted us.
Seth lowered his voice.
“Don’t embarrass me in front of everyone.”
I looked up.
His words finally clarified everything.
He hadn’t apologized or asked what I wanted.
He only wanted me to shield him from the consequences of his actions.
I opened the door.
Paige stood there with three safety pins, her smile fading as she saw my expression.
“Natalie?”
“Please get Reverend Thomas,” I said.
Seth stepped forward.
“What are you doing?”
I continued looking at Paige.
“Tell him I’m not going through with the wedding.”
