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TEARS OF SUFFERING

Ugyen sat in the manner of sitting position. That further
impressed Doctor.

Ama came out of the kitchen and smiled at Ugyen. “Hi
Ugyen, how’re you?” She sat beside Doctor, opposite
Samphel and Ugyen.

Ugyen cringed as he said, “I am good.”

“Samphel told us about you,” she said. “You can stay
here as long as you want. Consider this place as yours.”

Au Lham came with tea for them. After tea, Samphel
took him to the bathroom and told him to shower. As
Ugyen was taking a bath, he went to his room and
brought out a T-shirt and a pair of new trousers for
Ugyen. They were his birthday gift. He waited for Ugyen
at the door, and when Ugyen opened the door, he gave
him the clothes. “Put these on.”

“I put on my old clothes,” said Ugyen.

Samphel chortled. “Put them in the washing machine,
there. Wear these. Come, let’s have dinner now. You
must be hungry.” He led Ugyen to the table where
Doctor and Ama were sitting.

Au Lham served them dinner. The unusual silence
reigned the room. Everyone glanced at Ugyen as he ate
with raw appetite. He noticed their surreptitious glances,

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