.After a flight lasting over ten hours, my head was spinning.
Upon landing, I didn't rush to switch on my mobile.
Once at the hotel, I first rang Mum to let her know I'd arrived safely.
She sent me a video from the wedding venue, telling me Ryan Blake and Ella Grace had been thoroughly lambasted.
Ryan Blake's entire family looked rather grim, especially his mother.
Hearing Mum recount these scenes with laughter, it sounded like she was sharing someone else's gossip.
I knew Mum was trying to spare my feelings, so she described it all in a light-hearted tone.
I couldn't help but shed tears. How awful of me, leaving Mum to clean up the entire mess.
While I'd hidden myself away.
"Thank you, Mum."
My voice was choked with emotion, trembling ever so slightly.
"Silly child,
