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“Today - not even that, for already it was tomorrow - would slide away like all the other days. Not a red letter day. Not the day of my desperate bidding. Not the day on which the love of my life was snaffled away from me. I opened the front door and looked out into the night. It was cold and uncomforting. I liked it like that. I hated the moment, yet I loved it because in it I still loved Lucy.”

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Book:The Day We Got Drunk on Cake and Other Stories
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William Trevor
William Trevor

William Trevor, born on May 24, 1928 in Ireland, was an accomplished novelist known for his profound social insight and delicate emotional portrayal. His works primarily focus on the social life of Ireland and Britain, characterized by their unique narrative style and satirical humor. more

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