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XLVI. Nothing to Hesitate
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2021-12-09 22:18:49There are no sweeter moments than little things starting to become part of Essi’s life. Oneil’s hug is one of them. She could have stayed in that hug. But it was interrupted by the sudden arrival of Gwyneth who needed more coins to pay the exact fare.
“I’m really sorry for disturbing you guys,” Gwyneth said while being chased by urgency. She is already ashamed of letting the tricycle driver wait for her payment when she took the public vehicle to find out how Paco was practicing with his classmates for their street dance competition. The tricycle driver even assisted her in pulling the empty ice cream drums to the front door.
“I’m sorry for the troubles,” Gwyneth added after thanking him.
“No worries,” the tricycle driver was tolerant enough.
Gwyneth nodded and headed back to the front house.
“Gwyn, you bought all of this?” Essi asked while pointing to the dreams. “What for?”
“I just want to support Paco’s classmates.” They
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