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35. Tears Of Desperation

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“My mother died?” As a cracking tone escapes her mouth, a poignant sense of sadness fills the air, seeping into every corner of the room. Henry, captivated by her forlorn gaze, feels a pang in his chest as if his heart is on the verge of breaking. The sound, tinged with vulnerability and anguish, echoes through the space, leaving an indelible impact on Henry's emotions. It carries the weight of unspoken pain, evoking a deep sense of empathy within him.

Caught in the grip of her sorrowful gaze, Henry's heart aches, as if intimately connected to the depths of her despair. He finds himself drawn to the profound sadness reflected in her eyes, a mirror of her inner despair and unspoken sorrows. In that fleeting moment, the world around Henry seems to fade into the background, as the saddening look in her eyes becomes the focal point of his attention. He yearns to understand the source of her anguish, to offer solace and comfort in any way he can.

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