I simply cannot build a long life with someone who treats a vulnerable, loving person in my family with that level of casual contempt.” “It is way too late for that because we are already legally married!” she yelled defensively.

“I know we are,” he agreed quietly.

“I will handle the complex legal annulment process afterward, but as of right now, I am officially ending this relationship.”

I sat back and waited to see if Brittany would finally break down and offer a genuine apology to Grandma.

Instead, she looked frantically around the large hall at the staring crowds, at the gaping hole gouged directly into the front of her wedding cake, and at the hired photographer who was slowly lowering his camera in disbelief.

And then she completely exploded with rage.