I removed the engagement ring and set it on the officiant’s table. “I own a data-security company.”

“That little consulting business?”

“Three months ago, I sold one of its platforms.”

Mom stared at me. “For how much?” Her question revealed everything. Not whether I was all right. Not why I had never told them. Only the amount.

“That is not relevant to you.”

Elias closed the folder. “The reception has been canceled,” he announced. “The venue will provide instructions regarding transportation and returned gifts.