He Tried to Humiliate Me at the Wedding Table

my neck went cold.

A couple of men at the next table laughed because they thought they were supposed to.

Hartley closed his eyes.

Just for a second.

Inez said, “Wesley.”

Not a whisper this time.

He kept smiling at the crowd. “What? I’m complimenting her.”

No, I thought. You’re measuring me in public and hoping the room helps.

I put my napkin beside my plate continue reading …