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Darren was an auto mechanic, grease on his hands but gentleness in his voice. We married for love. My parents, Patrick and Diana, had warned that love alone doesn\u2019t fill a pantry but gave their blessing. They loved Darren for his honesty. Our home growing up wasn\u2019t fancy, but it was filled with laughter. When I moved out after the wedding, Mom cried softly, Dad hid his tears, and I promised to visit every Sunday.<\/p>\n

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We didn\u2019t have much, but we had each other. Darren was an auto mechanic, grease on his hands but gentleness in his voice. We married for love. My parents, Patrick and Diana, had warned that love alone doesn\u2019t fill a pantry but gave their blessing. They loved Darren for his honesty. Our home growing up…<\/p>\n

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