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2024-10-29 19:42:56August 8th, Tuesday, 12:21 p.m., Lucena.
In a dimly lit room on the second floor of the Abandoned Motel in Lucena, Sam huddled in one corner while Dr. Martinez leaned against the wall, munching on a cracker.
“Say, Doc. What is your daughter like?”Asked Sam, trying to initiate some casual chat.
As the words left Sam’s lips, Dr. Martinez’s gaze seemed to drift into the past, reminiscing on a complex relationship marked by a lack of time and attention. With a heavy sigh. He confessed the toll his dedication to surgery had taken on their bond, regret etched on his face.
“Elena… She—She was a bright and promising young woman.” He paused, a hint of sadness in his eyes. &ldq
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