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 up with

looked back, his voice carrying

“Aren’t you coming?”

her tears, a mix of

and ventured, “Sir,

her, his response simple

joy in helping others that is its own

lip, her eyes welling up

are truly

an IOU, and I promise to

reassuring glance, dismissing her concerns

no need for

“But I insist.

I know your last name?” she persisted, her tone

Lyndon replied, his

sense of relief

the hospital garden, Rosalynn and Tilda were enjoying the weak sunlight on

chill in the

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