Chapter 28 - THE WEDDING NOBODY EXPECTED
Three years later, Marlo got engaged.
Her fiancé was Noah Carter.
A public defender.
No wealthy family.
No famous name.
No secret fortune.
Sable adored him immediately.
Weston took longer.
He interrogated Noah for three hours.
Marlo finally interrupted.
“Dad.”
“I just have questions.”
“You asked him about his credit score.”
“Important question.”
Noah laughed.
“I understand.”
The wedding was small.
Only family and close friends.
Vivian attended.
Adrian attended.
Evelyn attended.
Even Detective Reed came.
Sable watched Marlo walk toward Noah.
For one second, she saw the newborn girl from the hospital.
The tiny bracelet.
The folder.
The fear.
Everything.
Weston whispered:
“You're crying.”
“I am not.”
“You absolutely are.”
She smiled.
“I remember holding her.”
“So do I.”
“You weren't there.”
“I was in the hallway.”
Sable looked at him.
“You were terrified.”
“Yes.”
“Good.”
He laughed.
Marlo reached them.
“Mom?”
Sable hugged her.
“I'm proud of you.”
Marlo whispered:
“You're the reason I know what pride feels like.”
The ceremony began.
No business.
No contracts.
No inheritance.
Just promises.
And when Marlo said:
“I choose you.”
Sable understood.
That was everything.
Choice.
Not obligation.
Not blood.
May you like
Not money.
Choice.
