Empty Promises, Wasted Years
However, this was the most beautiful thing I'd ever heard.
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On the afternoon of the third day, William knocked on my office door, beaming. "Mr. Lucius, 400,000 dollars has hit our account! It was transferred from Mr. Liam's company."
I took the bank transfer slip and checked the details. The marks column read, "Payment for goods, Liam Graham."
Dad called. "Your mom wants to know if you're coming home for All Souls' Day this year."
"I'll be there." I looked out the window. The sunlight was just right.
Lux meant light, and there was light in the distance.