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But it’s been two months, and I haven’t woken up.
“I love you, Grandma.”
“I love you, too, darling. I’m really sorry about my stupid son, Elle. I still cannot believe he would abandon everything for a little tart.”
“I don’t think Megan’s that.”
“I would say so. She was getting involved with a married man, and she knew about it. Yet she carried on like she was entitled to your dad’s attention. She’s a tart.”
I can’t argue with that. But I don’t want to think about her too much. It just makes me angry, and that wears me out. I’m fed up with being angry all the time.
“Has your dad tried to contact you?” Grandma asks.
“No, not that I know of. I have him blocked.”
“Well, I thought you might need to be aware of this. Your dad and Megan are actually having a wedding ceremony.”
I was feeling very warm not too long ago. Now I’m feeling extremely cold.
“Really? But I thought they were already married.”
“Apparently, Megan wanted an actual ceremony, and your dad was happy to oblige.” Grandma sounds bitter. “He said that he can’t say no to whatever Megan wants, and she deserves a proper wedding.”
I can’t believe what I’m hearing. The man thought this was going to make anyone happy? He had been close to lynched by both his family and his first wife’s relatives, and he still thought this was a good idea?
“It’s going to be a bit sparse, isn’t it? I can’t see you and our relatives going.”
“Don’t worry, we’re not going anywhere near it. Megan wants a big wedding, but it’s going to be rather empty on your dad’s side. Maybe he’ll have a few friends there, but none of his family.”
“That’s going to make things awkward.”
“I thought I’d let you know, anyway. I don’t want you to get blindsided by your dad. I’m sure he is trying to make contact to ask you to be in the wedding.”
“I beg your pardon?”
“He wants you to be part of the wedding. I told him he was delusional to think that, but he won’t listen. Apparently, Megan wants that as well.”
I definitely don’t want that. The thought of supporting a wedding to a woman I despise does not sit well with me.
“Thanks for letting me know, Grandma.” I sit up when I hear the sound of the front door. “That will be my roommates coming back. I’d better go.”
“Alright. I thought I’d let you know what your father’s up to. Feel free to say no as much as you want.”
I snort.
“I’m planning on doing that anyway. I’m not going anywhere this mess.”
“I’m not surprised. Love you, darling.”
“Love you, Grandma.”
I hang up just as Carly comes into the room. I see a movement behind her as Ben goes past the door, carrying some bags.
“Hey.” I manage a smile as I sit up. “How were your classes?”
“They were manageable. I’ll know more once I get past the exams.” Carly reaches into her bag. “We got our groceries from the store, and some ginger ale for you.”
“Ginger ale?”
