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CHAPTER ELEVEN

Author: TAMARA-KURO
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-21 00:09:22

WILLIAMS POV

Louis and I had been inseparable since high school, and through those many years, a bond had formed that could stand the test of time and distance.

Attending different colleges and subsequently choosing different career paths did not disrupt their communication; they shared everything that happened in their lives. A friendship based on trust, lots of laughter, and mutual support was what Louis and Williams had.

Our trio, once complete with Stanley, had been inseparable; however, fate had other plans, and Stanley's untimely death left a void in their lives. The loss brought Louis and me closer, cementing their brotherly relationship even further.

From all-nighters to spontaneous road trips, the memories were countless. A friendship that had seen time and distance and even adversity finally bloomed into being a rock to Louis and me for support and encouragement in life's ebbs and flows.

As we grew through our adult years, the bond remained strong. They would often call one
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