My Daughter Told Me Not to Attend Her Wedding Because I Would Embarrass Her—But When the Groom Saw Me Holding a Pearl Locket, He Walked Away From the Altar

And maybe one with you.”

I considered.

“We already have one.”

“I know.”

She looked embarrassed.

“But I want one where nobody looks terrified.”

I laughed.

That sounded reasonable.

We said goodbye.

Lauren drove away.

I placed the cardigan in the Buick.

On the sleeve, a single white thread had caught near the cuff.

I pulled it loose.

Then stopped.