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The farm became busier than it had ever been, yet it no longer felt chaotic.

It felt alive.

My parents sent letters.

Dad’s first letter began, “I hope someday you will understand the pressure I was under.”

I stopped reading.

His second letter said, “I made mistakes, but I was trying to protect the family.”

I returned it unopened.

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