…Linda looked like she might faint from sheer indignation. Richard\u2019s jaw worked furiously, as though he were chewing on every angry word he wanted to unleash but didn\u2019t quite dare.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe raised you better than this,\u201d Linda finally hissed.<\/p>\n
Mark wrapped an arm around my waist and said, calm but firm, \u201cYou raised me to stand up for myself. That\u2019s exactly what I\u2019m doing.\u201d<\/p>\n
A stunned silence followed. Linda and Richard looked at each other, as if trying to decide whether to argue further or accept defeat.<\/p>\n
The concierge cleared her throat gently. \u201cYour car to the airport is waiting, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison. Shall I take your bags?\u201d<\/p>\n
It was the final blow. Without a word, Richard shoved the suitcase handle toward her. Linda followed, but not before turning to me with narrowed eyes. \u201cYou\u2019ll regret this.\u201d<\/p>\n
I gave her a cheerful wave. \u201cHave a safe flight!\u201d<\/p>\n
As the car pulled away, Mark and I stood on the balcony, the breeze playing with our hair. He looked down at me, still a little dazed. \u201cI can\u2019t believe you did that.\u201d<\/p>\n
I grinned. \u201cYou gave me the green light.\u201d<\/p>\n
He laughed, then leaned in and kissed me. \u201cBest honeymoon ever.\u201d<\/p>\n
And with his parents out of the picture, it truly was.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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