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2021-08-11 23:03:40On the way, Robin asked Lucy while walking through the busy street,'' Who thought that something like this will happen to dad?''.
Lucy was thinking about something while walking. Her mind was not there. Today, more than usual her shoulders seem heavy and weary as if the burden is too much for her to bear.
Robin noticed it. He patted her shoulders to assure her that he's also there for her. Still, her burden is not going to decrease like this.
Robin spotted a shop of cotton candy, Lucy's favorite. '' Hey, Lucy, see you want to have it?'' he asked, looking in her direction.
But she was walking on her own ignoring everything on her way. The crowd, the cars, the evening lights nothing seemed to distract her.
'' Lucy...you...she can't go on like this. I need to do something about this matter quickly.''
After reaching home Lucy w
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