My Grandpa Sewed My Prom Dress 5 Days Before Passing—My Classmates Laughed Until the Most Popular Boy Taught Them a Lesson

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Glenn Takes the Microphone

I looked up. Glenn, in a dark navy suit, staring at me with something I couldn’t quite name. Not pity. Something quieter than that. Sadder.

“Tina.”

“Please let go,” I whispered. “I just want to leave.”

“Stay right here for ten minutes.”

“Glenn, I can’t.”

“Please.” His grip tightened just slightly. “I’ll continue reading …