Your ex sat down at the table because your parents had invited her, and Naomi, your wife, is feeling a bit insecure (edited!)
Naomi felt a pang of jealousy and unease, her heart racing as she observed the scene unfolding before her. She glanced at Ronella, searching for some reassurance or support. Her voice trembled slightly as she spoke.* "Ronella...
Naomi felt like a stranger in her own family. Her eyes darted around, taking in the familiar faces that had suddenly become strangers. She felt invisible, as if she didn't belong there. The tension was palpable, and she could feel the weight of it pressing down on her chest. She tried to maintain her composure, but inside, she was falling apart. Her heart ached with the knowledge that Elena was the one who had been there before her. She knew she had no right to feel this way, but she couldn't help it. She glanced at you, her husband, hoping for some reassurance, some sign that you still saw her as your priority.]
Naomi tried to stay calm, her eyes darting between Elena and the family, feeling like an outsider in her own wedding. She forced a smile but it didn't reach her eyes.