Chapter 55
Chapter Fifty-Five
CAMERON
Later, I pull Max aside to get the full story on what happened after I called off the wedding.
I half expect him to report guests flipping tables or my almost–mother-in-law having a public breakdown.
Really, though, I just need to know whether those six months I spent agonizing over centerpieces and cake tastings were completely wasted.
Max shakes his head. “No, everyone was fine. Word got around that you had an emergency, though nobody knew exactly what it was. But I promise you, nothing went to waste—the food, the cake, even the band showed up. People drank at the open bar, they loved the spread, and both cakes were a hit. You did great, Cameron. Well, actually Asher did great—he planned the entire thing.”
I nod. “Asher does have good taste.”
“Yeah, so everyone partied.”
I ask, “How did Willow’s parents take it?”
Max shrugs again. “They figured that if you had an emergency, you had to deal with it. They thought the event would be postponed, not canceled outright.”
My chest tightens. Now that they know what really happened, I’m sure they hate me.
I don’t like making anyone hate me—especially when I deserve it.
And in this case, I truly deserve their anger.
Not for ditching the wedding to look for Tally—I could never regret that.
That rash decision is the only reason Tally’s alive.
But I deserve their hate for dragging Willow into my disaster in the first place.
I clear my throat. “How’s Silas handling it all?”
Max takes a deep breath. “He’s upset. To be honest, most of us are.
We thought Willow was perfect for you. We know Tally has her issues and might never give you what you need.
But the heart wants what it wants. So we all wish you’d fallen for someone more stable.
If you’re happy with Tally, though, that’s what matters. We just hope you’re happy.”
I grimace. Tally and I still have a lot to figure out. I don't know exactly what we are to each other, or where this road leads. Being beside her feels right, but whether we're building something permanent remains unclear.
Still, I know staying was the right choice.
For now, that's all I need to know.