(Aurora's POV)
"We grew apart," Jasper said. "There was no affection left on either side. It had been over for a long time before we made it official."
"I see." Joyce folded her hands. "I think, for something like this, I'd still want to hear directly from Richard. This is his daughter. It wouldn't feel right for me to give a blessing he hasn't given himself."
Sienna's smile stayed in place, but her eyes went flat. "Grandma, you know how Father is. He takes time to come around. If you show him you support this, he'll follow."
"That's not how your father works, and you know it."
Jasper tried again, gently. "Mrs. Langford, I want you to know I take this seriously. Whatever happened in my previous marriage - that's behind me. I intend to do right by Sienna."
Joyce's expression softened
