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When I arrived, her body was lifeless, and her face still bore the sweet smile I knew so well.<\/p>\n

I felt like the world was crumbling beneath my feet. I lived like a ghost for a year.<\/p>\n

The house we had built with so much effort became a cold and empty place. Every time I opened the closet and smelled her fabric softener, I collapsed.<\/p>\n

My friends and family urged me to rebuild my life, but I just shook my head. I believed I no longer deserved anyone and could never love again.<\/p>\n

Until Laura came into my life.<\/strong><\/h1>\n

She was a new coworker, five years younger than me. She wasn\u2019t pushy or invasive.<\/p>\n

But her silent affection slowly showed me that my heart could still feel warmth. When I thought of Mariana, she would simply sit next to me and offer me a cup of tea.<\/p>\n

When the noise from the street brought back memories of the tragedy, she would hold my hand until I calmed down.<\/p>\n

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When I arrived, her body was lifeless, and her face still bore the sweet smile I knew so well. I felt like the world was crumbling beneath my feet. I lived like a ghost for a year. The house we had built with so much effort became a cold and empty place. Every time I…<\/p>\n

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