"This is some material our company's planning department put together overnight. Promotion for the event, venue coordination, security procedures, and the like..." Richard said. "I thought maybe...maybe it could be useful to you."He hesitated, then lowered his voice even further as he chose to speak carefully. "I just wanted to ask if there's... if there's anything you need help with."Maria took in the cautious look in Richard's eyes, then glanced at the stack of files he was holding out. It was thick enough to make her arms ache just by looking at it. She did not answer, but she did not turn him away either.The atmosphere dropped into an awkward silence.At that moment, Jonathan, who had been hiding behind his father, stepped out at once. He moved in front of Richard and raised his head back as he looked up to Maria, his eyes bright with fierce hope."Mom, I can help too!" he blurted, his voice clear and sharp. "I... I can be a volunteer at your concert! Or... I can be the
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