I sent Ethan the photo.

"Did you and Cassie take wedding photos?" he replied after a couple of minutes of typing, "Yes."

"Cass had a wish on her list to have a wedding photo shoot with me," he continued.

The word "wish" stung my eyes again.

"We just took a few pictures at a studio."

"Elle, it’s not real. Please don’t overthink it. I did this to fulfill her wish."

His messages came in quick succession, revealing either his desperation to explain or his eagerness to distance himself from the situation.

"Okay." I was at a loss for words.

Ethan finally inquired about me and the baby.

"Elle, how is...