Radiant Stranger

With the New Year around the corner, everyone was caught up in endless chores.

Desmond had to leave on a sudden business trip. He really wanted to see Valerie and ask her a few things, but he couldn't reach her by phone. With urgent matters abroad, he had to leave in a hurry.

The next two weeks flew by in a blur of work.

By the time Desmond returned, the New Year was right around the corner.

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