before today?”
Russell closed his eyes.
“Say it.”
“Yes.”
I gripped the shelf.
“He walked me down the aisle today.”
“I know.”
“He cried, Russell.”
“That is why I opened the door tonight.”
“No,” I said. “You opened it after the vows. Don’t pretend that was courage.”
He flinched.
Part 2
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