Instead, he looked at the revised schedule again.
“Mom, I need to apologize for this too.”
Evelyn waited.
“I approved changes without reading them properly. And when you called about the seating, I didn’t listen.”
“No, you didn’t.”
“I kept telling you not to upset Brielle.”
“Yes.”
“And today, when she insulted you, I stood there.”
Evelyn felt tears gathering.
She blinked them away.
“Marcus, I spent years teaching you to speak up when someone was being treated unfairly. I never imagined I’d be the person you stayed silent about.”
His face tightened.
“I’m sorry.”
“I believe you regret it. But I need you to understand that I wasn’t only hurt by your wife’s words.”
He nodded.
“I know.”
She rose.
“Daniel, please continue the reception according to the agreement I’ve already paid for. No additional charges are to be approved under my account.”
“Certainly, Mrs. Carter.”
“Please also arrange a car. I’d like to go home.”
Marcus stood.
“Mom, don’t leave.”
Evelyn looked at him.
“Why?”
He struggled.
“Because it’s my wedding.”
“And you’re married now,” she answered. “I hope you and Brielle can find a way to enjoy the rest of it.”
“But everyone will notice you’re gone.”
“They noticed when your wife shouted at me too.”
He looked down.
