“Then it was Lauren’s responsibility to tell you.”
He nodded.
“I know.”
I looked at him.
“Marriage will be difficult if both of you start hiding things because you’re afraid of disappointing the other.”
His expression changed.
“That is something we’re going to work on.”
“Good.”
He hesitated.
“I’m sorry about my mother.”
“You’re not responsible for her opinions.”
“No.
But I can choose what I allow to influence our marriage.”
That was a better answer.