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“Mr. Sherman," Mrs. McGrath said, luring me closer.
Julia's mother's eyes widened at the sight of the diamond on Julia's finger. Her gaze went from the ring to me and back to Julia. As she inhaled, I imagined her response may be different if we weren't surrounded. Seeing as how the crowd around her was enthralled by her every word, whatever she was about to say was for them, not truly for Julia and me.
She clasped her hands as her best wishes sprang from her lips. “Congratulations."
“Thanks, Mom," Julia said, reaching for my hand.
I held tight knowing that while Julia was competent, sometimes the additional support of another person was the small bit of encouragement that was needed. In the short time of our relationship, I sensed that the only time Julia's confidence waned wa
