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I stayed beside Mary in the cemetery. Her mother has been buried and everyone was now leaving. We heard a lot of words of condolences.
“Be brave. She is in a better place now.” Many of them told Mary as they passed by. Some of them didn’t say much. Instead gave a pat on the back or a comforting hug.
Mary had stopped crying. Thought her face was now flushed and her eyes were puffy and red. She sniffed and took in a shaky breath.
“Looks like we are only ones here now.” She said. I looked around. She was right. Only me, Ben, Mary and a few of her family members were left.
Her aunt came and hugged Mary.
“Mary, I am so proud of you. You are a gem of a daughter. You took good care of my sister during her last days. For that, I will be forever grateful.” She said.
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