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As he passed, a neighbor from my parents’ street, Mrs. Patterson, approached my mother.
“Linda, I’ve known your family for 20 years. I never would have believed…”
She trailed off, unable to finish, and hurried away.
By 9:00 p.m., only family remained.
My mother.
Derek.
Aunt Helen.
Uncle Thomas.
And me.
The apartment that had gleamed with promise two hours continue reading …
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