Chapter 1081

"Mom, please don't be upset. We didn't mean to hide our marriage from you," Bethany explained, her voice steady even as guilt bubbled underneath. She knew it wasn't fair to leave all the blame on Trystan. Forcing a faint smile, she added, "We just thought, since you were finally traveling and enjoying yourself, it wouldn't be right to drag you back for this…" Her eyes darted to Bianca's face, searching for any hint of anger. Surprisingly, Bianca didn't look upset. Instead, she offered a calm, almost amused smile. "I'm not upset. You and Trystan are thoughtful kids. I get it—you didn't want to disrupt my plans." The wedding planner nearby gave an approving nod. "Ms. Clarkson, you're wonderful. No wonder Mr. Lawson Senior spoke so highly of you. That kind of understanding is rare these days." Bianca chuckled lightly. "It's not hard to understand. Falling in love is complicated enough, and planning a wedding? Even harder. As long as you're happy, I'm happy." She tugged gently at Bet