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Stubborn Reeds
~Cali~
I left a note for Evan before I rushed to the airport. A text message or a call is not an option even with the gravity of this news.
As the flight to Italy took place, it felt like time was too slow, ticking in its leisure.
How did I not realize this sooner?
He was suffering alone.
I’m too caught up in my problems that my father is dealing with this… all on his own. My tears kept spilling. I hate that it’s all I can do these days. Cry and cry until my eyes are fucking swollen.
‘He had a mild stroke,’ Ren mumbled in a shaky voice. ‘His doctor informed me that this is the third time since he arrived in Italy.’
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