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d him as we both broke down in tears. The pain was overwhelming. It was so unfair that my mom had to suffer like this. She was such a wonderful person who took care of everyone and everything. "What do we do now?" my dad sobbed. "I can't imagine a life without her," he cried. "We promised to grow old together and watch you become an amazing woman," he lamented. "What am I supposed to do now, Thea?" he asked me. My heart ached, and tears blurred my vi

My aunt was already crying and inconsolable, having lost her only sister, her last living sibling. I tried to comfort my dad and then went to console my aunt. I begged her to calm down for the sake

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nd I could sense his sadness, even though his expression didn't reveal it. Maybe it was just my own grief affecting me. However, I couldn't resist the pull that led me to this stranger who resembled my dear friend, though I knew he wasn't. I walked up to him, mustering a low tone to conceal my imminent tears. When he looked at me, he froze, as if he recognized me. I could swear I saw his eyes change from blue to gold, but perhaps it was just another figment of my imagination. "You seem sad," I said to him, and he stood frozen, gazing intently at me. "I'm having the worst day too. Do you want a hug?" I offered without waiting for his response, and I embraced him. At first, he didn't react, but then he hugged me back. "I can't tell you that everything will be fine, but it will get better with time," I sobbed, repeating the same words Darius had said to me earlier. I let out all the tears I had b

dolences would only make me feel worse. As soon as I locked the door behind me, I broke down and began to sob uncontrollably. All the emotions I had been holding in came pouring out. I could hear s