“Ethan.”
“You’re asking Lauren to keep her mother away because you think she looks poor.”
“That is an ugly way of saying it.”
“Is it inaccurate?”
Margaret’s face tightened.
“You’re getting married Saturday.
I don’t want the ceremony turned into a family argument.”
“Neither do I.”
“Then leave the arrangements alone.”
Ethan picked up the photograph.
“I don’t think you understand.”
“Understand what?”
“I’m not marrying Lauren’s family reputation.
I’m marrying Lauren.”