Carly, a 16-year-old girl, lived with her mother, Dina, and grandmother, Holly, in a small apartment. Life was tough, with money always tight, but their bond made the struggles a little easier to bear. Carly had secretly dreamed of going to prom, imagining herself in a beautiful dress, though she knew her family couldn’t afford it.
One morning, Dina and Holly called Carly into the kitchen, where they surprised her with a small envelope filled with cash they’d saved. It wasn’t much, but enough to buy a dress. Carly’s eyes filled with tears as she thanked them, feeling loved and cared for.
Excited, she set out for the dress shop, clutching the money tightly. On the bus, a man caught her attention—he seemed nervous, glancing around. When bus workers asked for his ticket, he admitted he didn’t have it, claiming he had forgotten his wallet while rushing to help his sick daughter. He begged them not to call the authorities.
Carly felt compelled to help. Despite her excitement over prom, she handed the envelope of money to the workers to pay the man’s fine. The man, Rick, was extremely grateful and hurried off the bus to get to his daughter.
When Carly returned home without the dress, Dina was upset. Carly explained what happened, and Dina scolded her for being naïve. But Holly reassured Carly, saying she had done the right thing.
Prom night arrived, and Carly wore an old, simple dress. She felt out of place as she saw the other girls in fancy gowns. As she sat outside, feeling discouraged, Rick appeared with his daughter, Haley. He introduced her to Carly and handed her a beautifully wrapped package. Inside was a stunning prom dress.
Carly was overwhelmed with emotion, and Rick explained that her kindness had made all the difference. Carly changed into the dress and walked into her prom feeling like the princess she’d always dreamed of being. That night, she learned that kindness often comes back when you least expect it.
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