My Grandson’s Fiancée Told My Five-Year-Old Granddaughter There Was No Room for Her in the Family Photos — But My Speech Made the Entire Room Fall Silent

Claire smiled.

— Do you think she could have accepted me?

I thought for a moment.

— Today, you still have a lot to make right.

Claire lowered her eyes.

— But Phoebe always believed that a person could become better than their worst action.

She looked at Margot.

— Tell me more about her.

And I continued talking.

When the reception ended, Margot found me by the exit.

She was holding her little shoes in her hands.

— Grandpa, you talked about me today.

— A little.

— Was Claire sad?

I thought for a moment.

— I think she understood something.

Margot nodded.

Then she asked:

— Am I the most important girl in your life?

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I crouched down in front of her.

— You are very important to me. Always.

— Even more than Grandma?

— Grandma would want you to know how loved you are.

— And Mom?

I smiled.

— Your mom would want that too.