I was beaming with pride as I watched Lana cross the stage in her emerald green dress. We’d dreamed of this day for years — maybe even more than she had. Her smile lit up the whole auditorium, and for a moment, everything felt perfect. Then a girl stepped up to the mic and turned our world upside down.
Richard and I had raised Lana with all the love we had. We sat in the front row with flowers in hand, hearts brimming. The ceremony was full of cheers,
