Jason’s Reassurance
Jason set his fork down and leaned in, locking eyes with me. “Katie, we’ve been planning this day for too long to back down now,” he said, his voice firm yet reassuring. The determination in his gaze was unmistakable. “We’ll go ahead as planned. Your happiness matters too.” His words wrapped around me like a warm blanket, and a sense of calm washed over me as his confidence strengthened my own resolve to move forward despite my family’s demands.
Jason’s Reassurance
Filling Up Unoccupied Guest Seats
We began brainstorming which mutual friends could fill the seats my parents would leave empty. “How about Mark and Julia?” I suggested. “They’ve always been like family.” Jason nodded, adding, “And maybe Sarah and Tom too?” As we built our list together, the heaviness in the room began to lift. This wedding would still be special, with or without my parents, and we found comfort in knowing our friends’ love and support would help make it unforgettable.
Filling Up Unoccupied Guest Seats
