be in the photographs with her dad. Not because someone is doing her a favor, but because she is his daughter.
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No one in the room moved.
— She will be in those photographs today. And I hope that one year, five years, or ten years from now, she will still be standing beside you in family photographs.
I looked at Emmett.
— You chose the woman you want to spend your life with. I hope the two of you build a home together where there is room for everyone who is dear to you.
I raised my glass.
— To Emmett and Claire. And to the family they are beginning to build.
I sat down.
For several seconds, no one said a word.
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Then the room erupted in applause.
Later, Emmett found me outside.
— Did you hear what Margot said?
— Yes.
— I didn’t know.
— I understand.
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