The box contained no champagne, cash, or expensive wedding present. Inside were photographs of Grandma’s garden before the ceremony, followed by pictures I had taken the morning after. Beneath them were estimates from a landscaper, professional cleaning company, flooring specialist, and furniture repair service. Several mature plants had been ripped from the ground, hardwood was scratched, one of Grandma’s handmade cushions was permanently stained, and the lawn needed extensive restoration. The total came to $13,800.
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