I had written it beforehand.
It was supposed to be simple and warm — about love, hope, and new beginnings.
But that evening, I decided to say something completely different.
After the best man’s speech, the maid of honor’s speech, and a speech from one of Claire’s relatives, the host called my name.
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I stood up.
Margot was sitting at the children’s table and immediately raised her glass of apple juice when she saw my glass.
I smiled at her and then turned toward the guests.
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— When my daughter Phoebe died, she left behind a husband and a little girl who needed him very much.
The room fell silent.
— Emmett, I want to tell you one thing. For the past three years, you’ve done everything you could to make Margot feel loved and safe. I respect you for that.
I paused.
— Today, I intended to give a different
