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Chapter 68

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Anthonio couldn't shake the feeling of loneliness that came with Natalia being so far away. He knew he needed to do something to fill the void, and the idea of bringing his mom over from their home country came to mind.

He called his sister, Shasha, to discuss the idea.

"Shasha, what do you think about bringing Mom over here for a few months?" he asked.

"Well, Tony, it's a good idea in theory, but have you thought about all the expenses and the inconvenience it might cause Mom?" Shasha replied.

Anthonio knew Shasha had a point. Their mom was getting old and might not be comfortable living in a foreign country. But the thought of having family around was too tempting to resist.

"I know, but I can't help feeling lonely here," Anthonio said.

"I understand, but let's discuss the logistics first," Shasha said. "We have to make sure Mom is comfortable and has everything she needs."

As they talked, Shasha raised concerns about finances and how their mom might not be able to adapt to Amer
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