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NICHOLAS BOOTHMAN
Chapter 18:
The Hope Restorers
John's life was a digital haze, a never-ending blur
of screens and swipes. He was a ghost in the machine,
a loner content to spend his days lost in the virtual
world. But on one fateful evening, in a crowded cafe in
downtown Montreal, something sparked.
He noticed them first - an elderly couple, hands
entwined, eyes aglow with a lifetime of love and
laughter. They were a reminder that true connection
wasn't about likes or shares, but about the warmth of a
human touch.
John felt a pang of envy, a sting of regret. He
realized that his digital life was a poor substitute for
the real thing. This couple's love was a flame that
burned bright, while his online connections were mere
sparks, fleeting and superficial.
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