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11. THE FAREWELL
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2020-10-16 17:30:34“And We have made some of you [people] as trial for others-Will you have patience?” (QURAN 25:20)
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I walked down the stairs to find Amo stirring a pot on the stove. Quietly, I walked up to her and clutched her waist, placing my head on her back.
''Good morning, Amo.'' I mumbled against her warm back.
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