I couldn’t help but let out a rueful laugh. “And then I screwed up all their plans by falling in love with Tyler.” She reached for my hand, her eyes sympathetic. “You love him?” Her kindness was almost my undoing. I nodded, ignoring the giant lump in my throat. “I do.” “So, Mom trying to control where you lived turned into you finding the man you love and turning away from the man she chose for you. I’m pretty sure that’s the textbook definition of ironic.”
