Caught red-handed, my humiliated granddaughter drew me aside. You look stupid, grandma," she added in an uncomfortable tone. Something has to give. Everything seemed to have come crashing down around me. I broke down and fled in tears instead of remaining.
She later sent an apology over phone. The bride's anxiety, she added, had caused her to behave irrationally. I don't know if I can ever forgive her; in fact, I am so embarrassed that I can't even fathom attending any more family events.
