I Came Home to Find 50 People Holding Candles Outside My House—Then I Learned Why They Were Really There

up on me.”

Her voice cracked.

“But you didn’t.”

The crowd grew silent.

Emily unfolded the letter.

“One afternoon you stopped me after class and asked if I was okay.”

Daniel’s expression changed.

Slowly.

Carefully.

As if he was trying to remember.

Emily continued.

“I lied and said yes. You looked at me and said, ‘I don’t believe you. But whenever you’re ready continue reading …