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2024-10-29 19:42:56A DAY had passed, and it was already seven o’clock in the morning. This is a special day for the Remington family, so August called Daphne to help him pick the best suit and style he could wear.
He was wearing a three-piece suit with a silver and white color on it. His hair was parted to the left, and although he couldn’t see it himself, Daphne had admiration in her eyes while watching her great creation.
“I look good now, right?” asked August as he fixed his tie again, although it was already fixed.
Daphne nodded in response. August had been asking her that question since earlier.
August didn’t understand why his heart was beating so fast. He was nervous.
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