He Tried to Humiliate Me at the Wedding Table

took a paper towel I didn’t need.

“Because every time I asked if you were all right, you said yes.”

Her mouth twisted.

“I meant the money.”

“I know.”

She finally looked at me.

“How much?”

I didn’t answer fast enough.

Her face did the thing.

“Mom. How much.”

I told her.

Not rounded down.

Not softened.

By the time I finished, she sat down on the little sofa like continue reading …