Ceremony Continues Without Me
Inside, the ceremony continued, names echoing over the speakers and parents applauding their children’s milestones, but my mind wasn’t on it—my thoughts were with Grandpa, and I felt detached from the celebration. Jamie stayed close, his presence both reassuring and tense, as we silently acknowledged our new mission: uncovering the truth behind what was really happening.

Ceremony Continues Without Me
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Jamie and I moved through the venue, searching for anyone who could explain what had happened, approaching staff and describing the situation in hopes of a clue. “Sorry, I just don’t know,” a bewildered volunteer replied, while another shrugged, “They don’t tell us these things,” and the other guests seemed just as clueless. It quickly became clear that no one had the full story, but frustrated yet determined, we pressed on in our search for answers.

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