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Right before my wedding day, I stopped by my future mother-in-law’s house. As I was leaving, I realized I had forgotten my cardigan

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pick, and marry the man I had loved for five years.

The elevator in Eleanor’s building was mirrored on every side. I saw myself from all angles: soft waves in my hair, dusty pink lipstick, navy rehearsal dinner dress, engagement ring flashing beneath the overhead light. A bride, I thought.

But the smile in the mirror looked strained.

When the elevator continue reading …

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