My Parents Said I Was “Just Jealous.” The Video I Sent to the Wedding Changed Everything.

there and we’re sorry. We hope one day we can rebuild. Love, Mom.

I read it three times. It wasn’t the apology I’d wanted—vague, non-committal—but it was something.

I showed Owen.

“What are you going to do?”

“I don’t know yet.”

He nodded. “Take your time. Whatever you decide, I support you.”

I put the letter in a drawer—not ready to respond, but not ready continue reading …