"Courtney, congratulations on receiving a pre-admission offer from our school. This is your official letter, along with the freshman orientation guide and the scholarship agreement."My mother, Pam Cannon, took the folder with trembling hands, her eyes already welling with tears.My father, Max Reid, stood to the side, tracing the school's embossed seal and official stamp over and over. His mouth was set in a firm, tight line of pride.After seeing Ms. Doyle and Ms. Boyer out, Dad continued to flip through the letter, as if he wanted to etch the words into his memory. Mom took my hand, her voice choked with emotion. "How could you not tell us about something this big sooner?"I smiled at them. "The public notice period only wrapped up yesterday afternoon, and besides—"Before I could finish, the doorbell rang.Mom went to answer it, and I heard Sara's soft, sweet voice drifting in from the hallway."Hello, Mrs. Reid. Josh and I were just passing by and saw some guests leaving,
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