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Noah smiled innocently. I bought him ice cream and asked about his studies.<\/p>\n

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\u201cMy mom often works extra hours at night, but she loves me very much.\u201d<\/p>\n

My heart sank.<\/p>\n

That evening, I called Sophie.
\nHer number was the same.<\/p>\n

When I said, \u201cI\u2019m Ethan,\u201d there was silence on the other end of the line for a few seconds.<\/p>\n

\u201cAre you\u2026 back?\u201d
\n\u201cYeah. Can we meet?\u201d<\/p>\n

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Noah smiled innocently. I bought him ice cream and asked about his studies. He said: \u201cMy mom often works extra hours at night, but she loves me very much.\u201d My heart sank. That evening, I called Sophie. Her number was the same. When I said, \u201cI\u2019m Ethan,\u201d there was silence on the other end of…<\/p>\n

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