I Made My Prom Dress From My Dad's Army Uniform in His Honor – My Stepmom Teased Me Until a Military Officer Knocked on the Door and Handed Her a Note That Made Her Face Turn Pale

"He left you rags, Chelsea. And it shows."

"It looks like you're wearing something from the dollar store," Lia added. "Although that's totally your style."

I blinked hard, willing the tears not to come.

Suddenly, the doorbell rang, three loud knocks, cutting straight through their laughter.

Camila groaned. "Probably someone complaining about your parking again, Chelsea. Go answer it."

I tried, but my legs wouldn't move.

Camila sighed, brushed past me, and opened the door. A military officer in full dress uniform stood on the porch. Next to him was a woman in a dark suit, holding a briefcase. Both looked solemn.