Echoes of the Red Drum

Clara thought, 'It's been a whole day, and he's still not over it.' After pausing for a while, Clara typed out a message to Dante on her phone.

She started politely, thanking Dante for his kindness towards the kids. Then she mentioned that she had some free time and invited him to dinner as a gesture of appreciation, adding that she would return the patched-up pants he had given her.

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