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Tom put on a big smile and gestured for them to walk forward.

"This way, please."

Ivor nodded and led her into the tunnel. Just as they were about to go inside, Tom smacked his head and said, "Oh geez. I forgot to bring an important tool!"

The more he said, the more upset he got. His eyes were filled with regret and guilt as he looked at them.

"I'm so sorry, Ivor. You guys should go ahead first. I'll be back as soon as I get my tool. Age has truly caught up to me. Even my mind isn't working as well as it should be. I can't believe I forgot about something like this."

Bonnie stopped in her tracks, turned around, and looked at him.

"You've just forgotten to take a tool. It's not a big deal. Go and get it. We'll head inside and look around."

That was what Tom was counting on. He quickly responded, "Alright, then. I'm going to go back outside and take it now."

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