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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a few more steps before noticing Rita

and looked back, his voice carrying a

“Aren’t you coming?”

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

“Sir, if I may ask,

stopped and faced her, his response simple

others that

lip, her eyes welling

truly

IOU, and I promise

reassuring glance, dismissing her concerns with

no need for

“But I insist.

may I know your last name?” she persisted,

Lyndon replied, his

she introduced herself more formally, a sense of relief in acknowledging the

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

in the

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