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sitting on the sofa, his face dark as he smoked. W

living room. My two suitcases stood by the

water, patting my shoulder gent

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"Our daughter just got home.

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th in the living room. "Sorry? What good is your sorry? Look at yourself for the p

yn because I wanted you to carry on the family craft

unable to argu

back looking miserable! What are you going to do? E

ely shielded my stomach, wher

l them. I abso

ath to me. "That's enough! Claire is already hurting. We'll figure

her yelled. "If it weren't for he

ath and interrupt

ther, and said, "Dad, you'r

tunned them bot

e for my choice. From today on, I'll move ba

find a way to solve the shop's problems.

s face slowly fading, replaced by a com

k down on the sofa

d me. "It's good to be back,

her's warm embrace,

ake was just the first step.

way to save the

ne rang, its sharp ring shatte

. He just said, "Hello," and his f

ng, and muttered, "What? Terminat