“I don’t want her thinking I’ve come to make a scene.”
“Then tell her why you’re there if she sees you.”
“I plan to leave it with Helen.”
Ruth studied me.
“Do you want me to take it instead?”
“No.”
“Why?”
I thought carefully.
“Because I promised Grandma I’d give it to Lauren.
I want to hand it over myself, even if that means handing it to someone who can give it to her.”
Ruth nodded.
Then said:
“Just remember that an unfair boundary is still a boundary someone has asked you to respect.
If you change your plan and enter the ceremony, understand that Lauren may not welcome it.”