Arthur stood at the front. He looked thinner than I remembered. His gaze moved from the necklace in my hands to Julian, then back to my face.
My parents stood behind him. My mother looked furious. My father frowned without saying a word.
Everything went quiet.
My mother spoke first, "Lydia! Do you have any idea how much you humiliated Arthur, disappearing on your wedding day?"
Arthur's voice was low.
"Who's this?"
I didn't answer. My mother was already speaking again, "Is that why you left? You had someone else? No wonder you walked away so easily."
I stood where I was, still holding the necklace. Julian glanced at me, then at them. His voice was calm.
"I'll go back with Noah. Call me if you need anything."
Arthur never took his eyes off my face.
"Lydia, come home with me. Whatev
