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Chapter 9 Cont. Final Section

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Jan 28, 2026
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My parents sat tired and hopeful as they saw me come in, escorted by the officer.

“Well River, I apologize it all ended this way. It was nice to meet you.”

She turned and spoke to my parents briefly while I settled into the reality that was closing in around me.

The concrete gray walls weren’t helping ease my mind.

They had a mixed look on their face.

One wa…

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