The comers of his mouth move upwards, as his move arms swung with a happy rhythm. It had happened. The gods from above had granted his wish, he would get his daughter back. They would be reunited once again.
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His joy didn't last very long. His smile faded as he approached the counter. His palms squeezed hard as his eyes widened.
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In the direction of the cashier, his eyes lingered. Even though years had gone, his memory remained sharp.
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"Jeremy, it's been a while, hasn't it?"
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Her sweet remarks were laced with poison. Her voice reminded Jeremy of who he was, a coward. He couldn't move a muscle as he stood there in shock. His limbs were forced in their place, as memories resurfaced.
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His own arm was easily seized by another and wrapped around it.
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From beside Jeremy, a voice spoke, "Exactly 8 years."
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“ I didn't anticipate you being here, Violet. In a matter of seconds,” the poison in her words vanished.
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“Evelyn, I didn't know you were coming either, Violet said with a smile. "I take it the Aclmences Agency fired you as well?"
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Jeremy had been watching the action unfold in front of him but was speechless.
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Evelyn's response to the insult was muted, “As blunt as I always see. What brings you here, then?”
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Maybe the same as everyone else?
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This time, she made no response.
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Violet sighed. It seemed Evelyn had reached her ending point.
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Violet pressed her arm against Jeremy's and added, "We're here for someone."
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"Scarlett Miller," he said.
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Evelyn's eyes widened as she gaped in disbelief at the two. "I'll get the paperwork, then,"
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A deep breath was inhaled by Jeremy. His chest had been relieved of a burden.
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