I Thought I’d Face Graduation Alone After Losing Both My Parents-Then Someone Suddenly Covered My Eyes

the side gate.

Kelsey’s mother stopped me. “Where is your family, sweetheart? We’ll take a picture of all of you.”

“They couldn’t come,” I said, my voice breaking. “It’s okay. You should take yours.”

I turned away before she could see my face collapse.

The gate was 20 feet away. If I could reach the parking lot, I could cry where no one would see me.

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