I paid my son’s crush to take him to prom—but what unfolded that night left me in tears.

to swallow me whole.

But Ella continued.

“At first, I thought I was doing you a favor.”

The room stayed still.

“Now I realize I was wrong.”

She smiled at Jeremiah.

“The truth is, you’re one of the most amazing people I’ve ever met.”

Nobody moved. Nobody breathed.

Then she said: “And if you’ll let me, I’d like to actually take you on a real date.”

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