His mother smirked
Unaffected by the perturbed faces around her, the woman appeared rather pleased with herself. She met Larry’s gaze with a smirk, asserting that she had been invited and thus had every right to stay. Larry’s reaction was one of shock and confusion, his wide eyes expressing disbelief at the woman’s audacity.
In that moment, Larry’s gaze shifted towards Barbara, speaking volumes of his astonishment and bewilderment. It was a look that cut deep, leaving Barbara feeling lower than ever. She wished she could disappear into the ground. The unexpected turn of events left her feeling utterly helpless and consumed by regret.
As Larry’s eyes conveyed his astonishment, Barbara’s heart sank even further. The audacity of the unexpected guest had thrown their special day into disarray, leaving Barbara overwhelmed with regret. In that moment of chaos, she longed for a way to reassure Larry that their love would endure any unexpected challenge and salvage the joy of their wedding day.