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Hyo smiled and shook his head while waving his
hand, “no, no, it’s okay, just rest, I’ll tell the others.

Please, be careful on the road.” Ven nodded, then walked
towards the parking lot after saying goodbye. He started

his car engine and drove it out of the office yard. Back

home and rest comfortably.

On the other hand, Hyo was sitting in the car seat
in the middle of the quiet parking lot. Earlier he also

refused the invitation to eat together. Wanting to go home

was the reason.

Hyo looked away. He remembered the
conversation with Ven, where he lost his parents when he

was a teenager, but still tried to stay enthusiastic and
brave to get up. He was no match for the strength and

determination of the child's spirit.

He remembered the memory of when he was still

in junior high school, when he was down because his
legs could no longer be used properly to play basketball,

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