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Chapter 68

Author: DemiLova
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Mr. Cruz found himself driving home from work in the midst of a busy traffic jam. As he sat in his car, his patience slowly dwindling, he stared out at the sea of cars surrounding him. The endless honking and blaring of horns filled the air, adding to the chaos of the road.

It had been a long day at work, and Mr. Cruz was feeling particularly exhausted. He had been at the office since early morning, dealing with a multitude of deadlines and urgent tasks. He had managed to finish most of his work, but the last few hours had been especially draining.

As he inched his way forward in the slow-moving traffic, his thoughts drifted to the comfort of his home. All he wanted was to take a hot shower and relax on the couch with a cold drink. However, traffic seemed to have other plans for him.

The road was lined with numerous cars, mostly with impatient drivers trying to make their way to their destinations with the least amount of delay. To make matters worse, there were roadworks taking place
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