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chose to rise above. I picked myself up, dusted myself
off, moved here and started driving for a living. It's not
what I thought I'd be doing, but it's taught me more
about humanity and perseverance than any book or
lecture ever could."
She paused, collecting her thoughts before
speaking again. "I realized that life is precious, fleeting,
and full of unexpected twists and turns. And I learned
that sometimes it's in the darkest moments that we
discover forgiveness, and love."
Julia's eyes locked onto mine, her gaze piercing.
"That's what I gained. And that's what I want to share
with the world: the power of forgiveness, the beauty of
resilience, and the importance of never giving up, no
matter what life throws our way."
I was about to say something but she raised her
hand respectfully. She hadn’t finished. “I grew up on a
ranch. Me, my dad, three disgusting stepbrothers—and
my guardian angel.”
I put the envelope back on the table. “I am so sorry,
Julia. But I can’t take this.”
"Take it," she said, her eyes locked on mine. "I
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