All Chapters of The Night Before Prom: Chapter 51 - Chapter 52

Stacey sighed the instant she stepped into the house, every emotion she had been holding back spilling into her chest all at once. Her shoulders slumped, heavy with exhaustion, as she dragged her bag into the sitting room.“Oh my goodness.” She heard the groan followed by a quiet lament stopped her cold. Stacey froze mid step, her heart pounding hard against her ribs, as she saw her mother.“Mum, are you okay?”Elizabeth wiped her face quickly the moment she heard Stacey’s voice.“I’m good, Stacey.” She spoke stiffly, her gaze fixed straight ahead. “How was your trip?”A choking sound escaped her unconsciously, and she blew her nose quickly, as if hoping Stacey hadn’t noticed.“I’m fine. Your grandpa went out. He’ll be back soon, okay?” she added, her hands trembling slightly.Stacey’s stomach turned. An unsettling feeling crept over her skin. This was the first time she had ever seen her mother like this, fragile and breaking, and it made her feel helpless.“Mum…” Stacey took a hesit