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DELAYING THE INEVITABLE
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2024-10-29 19:42:56“What is the matter, Arnold?” Sarah asked placing her hand on his shoulders. Her heartbeat accelerated in anticipation.
Each moment seemed to drag on like ages. She felt that her heart would burst if he didn’t reply soon.
“Arnold…” She tried again but her voice broke at the end.
He gripped her hand tightly and whispered more to himself than her, “Everything is ruined…………..”
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