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“Children are like that, Irene often thought, for every small dose of happiness they give us, we have to swallow all the bitterness in the world. Men are like that too. That's how the world is.”

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The Promise

An in-depth narrative that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the nature of promises, set against a backdrop of personal and societal challenges. more

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Silvina Ocampo

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