« I’m pregnant! » Angela shouted. Her voice ech0ed through the room.
Carl and I froze. My heart pounded in my chest. « What?! » we both exclaimed.
« Yes! I’m pregnant! » Angela clapped her hands together. Her face beamed with excitement, as if she had just given us the best news in the world.
I blinked. « Why would you do this? » My voice shook. « Why now? Why would you ruin our moment? »
Angela tilted her head. « Ruin? What do you mean? » She looked genuinely confused, like she had no idea what was wrong.
« Mom, » Carl said. His jaw tightened. « This was supposed to be Julia’s and my special day. You just made it about yourself. »
Angela gasped. « I just wanted to share my happy news! » She placed a hand over her heart.
« Angela, stop, » Jesse said. His voice was firm. « This is their celebration. »
Carl turned to his father. « Why didn’t you stop her? » His tone was sharp.
Jesse raised his hands. « I tried! I really did! » His face was red. « She wouldn’t listen! »
