My prom dress stayed untouched while I faced a stage 3 diagnosis—until my date did something at prom that changed my life forever.

was pounding so hard I could barely hear anything.

The entire gym had gone silent.

Every student, every teacher, every parent was staring at Leo’s mother as she marched toward the stage with the envelope clutched tightly in her hand.

I looked up at Leo.

He was still watching her approach.

Not surprised.

Not confused.

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