to make Jenna feel included. But instead of arguing, I decided to grant Jenna’s wish — to the letter. That night, I cropped Jenna out of every single photo. Conveniently, she was always off to the side. When we finally posted the edited pictures, Jenna lost it. “You ERASED me!” she screamed. “Like I wasn’t even at your wedding!” “You told us not to include any pictures of you,”

I said. “I respected that.” Silence. Then a click. She hung up. I expected Nina to be upset, but she just sighed with relief. “You actually stood up to her,” she said. “I’ve been protecting her my whole life. Maybe it’s time I stopped.” Since then, Jenna hasn’t spoken to us. And honestly? That silence has been the most peaceful wedding gift of all.