I hesitated, my heart racing. Everything inside me screamed to stop. I couldn't stand there and watch them go through with this wedding. I had to do something—anything—to make her see what I saw. But as the shock began to fade, I noticed Aaron’s calm demeanor, and something inside me twisted. This wasn’t just about me. This was about my mom, the woman I’d always trusted to make the right choices.
The papers in my hand trembled, and for the first time, I questioned everything I had believed. What if I had misunderstood? What if my fear of losing her made me blind to the truth? I turned to my mom, but I couldn’t find the words to explain everything that had been churning inside me.
Her face softened as she saw my hesitation. "Casey, this wasn’t just about a wedding," she said quietly. "It was about making a new start. Not just for me, but for you too."
I felt a lump form in my throat, the weight of her words sinking in. "But why didn’t you tell me?" I whispered.
She took a deep breath, her eyes full of emotion. "I wanted to surprise you. I knew you had doubts, but I hoped you’d trust me. I’m not asking for your approval, but I am asking for your trust."
I glanced at Aaron. His face was calm, but his eyes were full of sincerity. The things I’d accused him of—taking advantage of my mom, using her—felt hollow in the face of what he had just shared. This wasn’t some scam. This was a plan, carefully thought out and designed with love, not deceit.
I blinked, struggling to process the truth. I had accused him of wanting something from my mom, but maybe the real thing I was afraid of losing wasn’t her money—it was her happiness. For so long, I had tried to protect her from what I saw as a threat, but I had never considered that the real danger was pushing her away.
"Can you forgive me?" I whispered, my voice breaking.
Mom’s eyes softened, and she walked over to me, pulling me into a hug. "Of course, sweetheart," she said. "But you need to forgive yourself too."
Aaron stepped forward, a kind smile on his face. "We just want what’s best for you, Casey."
Tears welled up in my eyes, and for the first time in what felt like forever, I felt a weight lift from my chest. "I’m sorry," I said again, looking at both of them. "I just wanted to protect you."
"You did," Mom replied softly. "But you also need to let us live our lives, just as you’re living yours."
I nodded slowly, realizing how much I had let my own fears control my actions. I had always seen myself as the protector of my mom, but maybe it was time to let her take the reins of her own life, her own happiness.
As I took my seat, the ceremony resumed. The music played again, and though my heart was still heavy, I felt a shift within me—a realization that sometimes love means letting go, even when it's hard. And as my mom and Aaron exchanged vows, I made a silent promise to support them, no matter what. They had found their happiness, and maybe, just maybe, it was time for me to do the same.
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