A few days later, Emily called again, hoping I’d change my mind. When I refused, I overheard her, thinking she had hung up, say, “I’ll take him anyway; she won’t kick me out.” Furious, I told my fiancé, and we decided to hire security guards for the entrance. Their job? To ensure no one with a child got in.
On the wedding day, Emily showed up with Jack, assuming she’d win this battle. But the security guards stopped her at the gate, and my phone started buzzing with her calls. I ignored them, determined not to let it ruin my day.
After the wedding, I listened to her angry voicemail, where she called me names and vented about being turned away. While I felt bad during my honeymoon, I knew I had made the right decision. I still love Emily and Jack, but in that moment, protecting the peace of my wedding came first.
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