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Lone man visibly flinched at the sound of his mother’s voice. You were about to put a hand on his shoulder when he dashed to the kitchen. You followed closely behind him.

Your breath caught in your throat when you saw his mom. She reminded you of those models in vintage magazines. She looked elegant and stylish. She pulled Lone man by the ear and dragged him inside the kitchen.

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"Did you forget that your mother exists? Now go to the market and buy me a bag of flour and give this letter to that new doctor, will you?" His mother gave him an envelope. "Don't tell your dad."

"Why?"

His mother looked visibly annoyed. "It's a surprise."

Lone man shrugged. "Okay."

"Now, go now."

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