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“Elaine, I’ve prepared a very special celebratory dinner for you two. I’ve even invited friends and family. You must come back by six tonight,” Tessa said, catching me off guard.

I hadn’t expected that she didn’t know Logan and I hadn’t gotten the marriage certificate. Clearly, Logan hadn’t told her. Considering their attitude last night, he was probably afraid of being scolded. Hearing the joy and anticipation in Tessa’s voice, I felt reluctant to break the news. But the truth couldn’t be hidden for long. If the friends and family Tessa invited all showed up, it would only embarrass her more.

“Tessa…” I called softly.

“Why are you still calling me that? You should be calling me ‘mom‘ now. Or is it because I didn’t pay you to change your stance?” Tessa teased.

My heart, which had felt numb all day, suddenly grew heavy. “Tessa, I’m sorry. I… I may never have the right to call you ‘mom‘ anymore.”

There had been so many moments over the past ten years when I wanted to call Tessa “mom.” I never thought that day would never come.

“What… What do you mean?” Tessa asked, her voice confused.

uncomfortable calling me ‘mom‘? If so, then don’t

interrupted her gently, “We didn’t get the marriage certificate, and we never will.”

“What

on?”

strange sense of relief, as though a heavy burden

be able to handle the disappointment. Over the years, she had treated me like her daughter, and I knew how much she had

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been so happy, waiting

unease and called softly,

why?” Tessa’s voice was full of sadness.

end, I simply said, “Tessa, Logan and I just aren’t suitable for each

be proud of. I had no interest in competing with another woman for a man. But

be suitable?” Tessa said, clearly in disbelief. “You’ve been together for so many years. You know each other so well. You love him,