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152. A Responsible Young Man

Back at home, Helene was very worried. The clock on the wall had long passed the usual time for her son to return from school, and the darkness outside the window only intensified her anxiety. She paced the living room, glancing at the front door with growing concern.

Elsie tried to reassure her but it wasn't helping and at that point, she was already fed up. "Ma'am, I'm sure he's just caught up with some friends or maybe lost track of time at the library. He'll be back soon, don't worry too much."

Helene nodded, but her worry lines deepened. She clasped her hands tightly, her mind racing with all sorts of unsettling scenarios. "I know, Elsie, but he's never been this late before. What if something happened to him?"

Elsie gave her an empathetic smile and moved closer to put a comforting hand on her shoulder. "I understand your concern, but Leonard is a responsible young man. He knows how much you worry about him. Let's give him a little more time before we start panicking."

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