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Rita had finally found peace.

Her new home was nothing like the chaos she had left behind. Nestled in a quiet, flower-lined street with cobbled walkways and friendly faces, it was a fresh beginning—soft, calm, and healing.

Her neighbors were warm-hearted people who welcomed her with smiles and the occasional warm dish on her doorstep. There was Mrs. Lawson, the elderly woman next door who loved to share garden tips; Noah, the widowed bookstore owner across the street who always waved with a cup of coffee in hand; and Mia and her twin boys, who adored Rita like an aunt.

She had chosen this place for one reason—it felt like a life far removed from her past. No gossip. No greedy eyes. No expectations. Just simple, undisturbed living.

Her favorite routine had quickly become her morning and evening walks to the park down the lane. It was a humble little place, with a fountain in the middle and benches nestled under shady trees. Children’s laughter echoed as they played on the swings and ra
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