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2025-03-20 04:58:27Anton
Two days later, I arrived at my grandparents’ mansion a little after one o’clock and found them in the living room.
“Hi, son! I thought you were still in Camboriú,” my grandmother commented with surprise.
“Tony had work commitments, and we decided to come back early,” I explained.
With a deep sigh, I sat on the sofa close to where Grandma was.
“Is something going on, Anton? You seem worried.”
I hesitated for a moment but ultimately decided to share what I was feeling. My grandmother is an exceptional person, and we have a close relationship.
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