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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more steps before

and looked back, his voice carrying a

“Aren’t you coming?”

quickly wiped her tears, a mix of joy and disbelief coloring

ventured, “Sir, if I may ask, why

stopped and faced her, his response simple

joy in helping others that is

bit her lip, her eyes welling

truly

I promise

her a reassuring glance, dismissing her concerns with an easy wave of his

need

“But I insist.

your last name?”

replied,

Gordon,” she introduced herself more formally, a sense of relief in acknowledging the debt she intended to

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

the air,

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