Mark “Thank you for agreeing to walk Susan down the aisle,” I said to my mother who adjusted my bow tie for me. “Of course!” she replied, “it's only right.” She stood back as though to admire her creation. “I'm really proud of you, son,” she said, her eyes filled with tears, “I used to worry you won't get married until I was decaying in my grave.” “Mom! Why would you say such a thing? And you shouldn't cry, you'll ruin your makeup.” She sniffled and dabbed her eyes with a napkin. “Don't mess this up, Mark,” her voice was serious, “I know you're a playboy, but don't…” “I won't,” I said to her, “I promise.” She looked worried still, “and you're still sure you do not wish to know who your biological…” I cut her off before she could complete the sentence, “Richard will always be my father. I do not wish to know the man who donated his sperm to make that happen.” My mother punched my arm. “Ouch!” I winced. “Saying things like that makes it easy for people to gossip about us,”
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