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2024-10-29 19:42:56Four months later.
The car moved steadily along the road, the gentle hum of the engine creating a comforting backdrop to the silence that enveloped the interior. Rose's hand rested on her slightly protruding belly, her fingers absentmindedly tracing invisible patterns on the fabric of her dress. Michael, who sat in the back seat, was gazing out of the window, lost in his own thoughts.
Max's fingers tapped lightly on the steering wheel, his gaze alternating between the road ahead and Rose's profile. He could sense the mixture of emotions in the air—grief for Rose's mother, the weight of their recent experiences, and the glimmer of hope for the future.
As they approached the cemetery, Rose's grip on her belly tightened slightly. She took a deep breath and turned to Max, her voice soft but determined. "Thank you for being here with me, Max. I know it's not easy."
Max offered her a reassuring smile
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The mic echoed again as everyone was now alert and attentive to the professor who was speaking. Professor John stared into the crowd with his large glasses. "Good, now that I have all your attention, I can go on with whatever I have to say," he said with a smile on his face. Rose smiled too. She was so excited as she looked at her friend, Emily. Emily smiled too while she gently squeezed Rose's hands. Everyone was in a celebrating mood as the students of Chester College were gathered in that hall today,about to graduate. It had been Rose's lifelong dream. "I can't believe it. We made it.!!!" Rose leaned into her friend and gave her a mini scream. "I know right, all our hard work and tirelessly reading finally paid off" Emily said to Rose. Rose nodded, she couldn't believe it herself. She remembered the first time she walked into the college. It must have been when she was about eighteen or so. Back then, it looked impossible at first but she also remembered her father holding her h
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