My daughter’s dream prom date brought her home—then gave me five minutes to confess the truth, or he would expose everything himself

of the story where you were the only one who stayed.”

I opened my mouth. Nothing came.

For the first time, my daughter described me more clearly than I could describe myself.

“Call Anthony.”

“It’s past midnight.”

“You had twelve years,” she said. “I get tonight.”

Ryan took out his phone. “I can call my mom.”

Iris wiped her face. “Do it. Please.”

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