On my wedding day, I found the main table replaced — 9 seats taken by my husband’s family while my parents were left standing.

stiffly beside her in the brown suit he had saved months to buy for this day.

Both of them were trying desperately to smile.

Elena stared at the seating cards.

Her parents’ names were gone.

For a moment, she honestly thought there had been some mistake.

Then Celeste noticed her looking.

“Oh, darling,” she said smoothly, lifting her wine glass while nearby continue reading …