The Reluctant Gift

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ed. He went straight to my parents' house, where

oking healthier than she had in her

aid, her voice tight with anxiety. "And thes

clinic immediately. The doctor examined her thoroughly but f

ther, "Have you heard from Elara? I f

haven' t heard a thing. We' ve been

the lie with

they ran into Pastor Michael.

well. Fully recovered from you

"What ordeal, Uncle?

who suddenly looked very nervous. His eyes,

low and serious. "You owe that girl more than you can

eant, Clara gasped and clutched

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