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Gasps like glass. Cassandra\u2019s smile cracked. Her father rose in outrage; servers froze mid-pour.<\/p>\n

Liam\u2019s voice found steel. \u201cYou mocked the only person who has loved me without transaction\u2014who fed me, raised me, believed in me when it was inconvenient. That quilt holds my history. You laughed at it. You laughed at us.<\/i> Keep the gifts, the venue, the fireworks. I won\u2019t build a life on contempt.\u201d<\/p>\n

He turned, still holding my hand. \u201cCome on, Nana. Let\u2019s go home.\u201d<\/p>\n

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We drove with the quilt folded like a flag in my lap. In my driveway under a faithful oak, I tried to hand him a way back. \u201cYou\u2019re emotional. Talk to her tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Gasps like glass. Cassandra\u2019s smile cracked. Her father rose in outrage; servers froze mid-pour. Liam\u2019s voice found steel. \u201cYou mocked the only person who has loved me without transaction\u2014who fed me, raised me, believed in me when it was inconvenient. That quilt holds my history. You laughed at it. You laughed at us. Keep the…<\/p>\n

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