Then, she covered her face.
“Casey…” she whispered. “These debts… they’re because of you.”
Aaron stepped forward. “Your mom told me you’ve always dreamed of owning a restaurant.
We were buying one for you with the wedding money.”
He sighed. “We had to finalize the purchase earlier than planned. I didn’t have enough funds, so I covered the difference.
That’s why there’s debt.”
Shame flooded me. “Please forgive me,” I murmured. “And you too, Aaron.
I was too harsh.”
Aaron’s voice remained steady. “Casey, take your seat so we can continue the ceremony.”
I hesitated, then slowly nodded. My legs felt weak as I walked toward the back.
The weight of my mistake pressed down on me.
