After Losing 150 Pounds, I Returned to My 10-Year High School Reunion—The Prom Queen Took One Look at Me and Instantly Regretted Everything

tightened.

“Why wouldn’t I?”

“Maybe you were insecure,” I went on. “But you kept doing it because people laughed.”

She looked away.

“Every laugh gave you attention, approval, and a place at the center.”

Betty’s shoulders sagged. “I never meant to ruin your life.”

“You didn’t ruin it.”

She looked up.

“I never meant to ruin your life.”

“But you made parts of continue reading …