Exercise caution next time and ease up on the aggression.
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Nevertheless, Carlosâ expression remained unyielding.
He let out a heavy sigh, his countenance etched with concern.
âWhen will we finally resolve the Barton family matter? What if it drags on?â
I found myself perplexed.
Something was clearly troubling Carlos.
Such a minor issue shouldnât have weighed so heavily on his mind.
Was there some hidden complication?
âCarlos, is there something youâve been keeping from us?â I inquired cautiously.
As anticipated, a trace of apprehension crept across Carlosâ countenance in to response my question.
âWell, the thing is, since I emerged from that cursed foggy forest, itâs been ages since Iâve spent quality time with Sally.
Weâve yet to hold our wedding ceremony.
Even though Sally hasnât uttered a word of reproach, I can see the disappointment in her eyes.
â
Both Caleb and I grasped the situation immediately.
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Indeed, recent events had thrown our original plans into disarray.
Carlos had intended to marry Sally, but our hospitalization and the Barton family uprising had indefinitely postponed their nuptials.
No, this couldnât persist any longer.
On our journey to the new district, I initiated a conversation with Caleb.
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He wore a pensive expression as he broached the topic.
âEver since the Roz Town residents resettled in Thorn Edge Pack, weâve all been enduring hardships without respite.
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âIndeed,â I affirmed.
âEverything weâve been doing is for the future of the Thorn Edge Pack.
But if things persist like this, suffering will be the only constant, and our envisioned future will remain elusive.
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Caleb drummed his fingers on the steering wheel, lost in contemplation.
After a moment of reflection, I proposed, âCaleb, how about we adjust our mindset? The recent slew of unfortunate events has left us all drained.
This canât go on.
Itâs a far cry from the splendid life we had in mind.
Changes are in order.
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âAlright, Iâll leave that to you, then,â Caleb conceded.
Once we had completed our tasks for the day, Caleb and I made a special trip to the Roz District in the evening, seeking out Zoe, who was still in the doldrums.
By this time, her anger had largely subsided.
When I knocked on her door, she opened it, wearing a contrite expression.
âIâm sorry, Debra,â Zoe apologized, bowing her head.
âI lost control of my temper today.
Iâm really sorry.
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âNo worries,â I replied, blinking and offering a reassuring smile.
âZoe, Iâm going to take you to a fantastic place, and Iâm sure youâll be delighted!â
Perplexed, Zoe inquired, âWhat? Where to?â