It was a substantial sum, no doubt about it.

But to Lyndon, the amount was manageable.

He observed Rita, her distress palpable, and after a brief pause, he made a decision.

“I’ll cover it for you first.

Rita’s expression shifted from despair to a flicker of hope, her eyes lighting up.

She clasped Lyndon’s hand, her voice trembling.

“Really, sir? Are you sure?”

“Let’s go,” Lyndon replied with a nod.

“I’ll accompany you to the payment office right now.

Lyndon broke free from Rita’s hand and made his way to the payment office.

Rita stared blankly at his back, unable to believe what he had just said.

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took a few more steps before noticing Rita hadn’t caught

back, his voice carrying a

“Aren’t you coming?”

her tears, a mix of joy and disbelief

noting his calm demeanor, and ventured, “Sir, if I may ask, why would you help me? We’re

and faced her,

others

lip, her eyes

are truly kind,

write an IOU, and I promise to repay you

a reassuring glance, dismissing her concerns

no need for

“But I insist.

last name?” she persisted,

replied, his gaze

a sense of relief in

hospital garden, Rosalynn and Tilda were enjoying the weak sunlight on a bench, immersed in conversation for almost half

chill in the air, Tilda

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