I always thought my daughter’s prom night would be a memory she would treasure forever.
She had spent months preparing for it. Her dress was ready, her hair was perfect, and when she walked down the stairs, I saw the confident young woman she had become.
Ryan, her date, arrived with flowers and a polite smile. He was the kind of young man every parent hoped their child would spend time with.
I watched them leave that evening, feeling grateful that my daughter was experiencing a special moment.
But when they returned home, I knew something had changed.
Ryan walked through the door holding Iris’s shoes and his jacket. He looked serious.
“Jane, you need to tell Iris something,” he said quietly.
I immediately felt my heart sink.
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