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River cursed as she lost her grip on her car keys. Her hands were trembling. Her vision was blurred and unfocused by the tears clouding her eyes.
Her heart ached, beating erratically in her chest as if trying to break open the cage holding it prisoner.
She felt so helpless, useless!
She couldn't even hold the car-keys properly to insert it into the ignition. She reached for the keys that was lying next to her foot and managed to get it.
River jumped out of her skin at the sudden tap on her window.
She wiped at her tears and looked carefully to realize it was Mr. Adesso.
She quickly pushed the door open and got out, composing herself.
"Mr. Adesso-"
"Mateo." He said, an unknown emotion dripping from his voice.
"I am so sorry you had to see that-"
