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

I nearly ignored it.

Then answered.

“Mom?”

“Yes.”

“Are you okay?”

Such an ordinary question.

I wanted to say no.

Instead:

“I’m fine.”

She went quiet.

“I wanted to check on you.”

“Thank you.”

“Margaret’s coming over tomorrow for another planning dinner.

Everything’s still very hectic.”