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Michael De Lucchi
Michael De Lucchi

The washing basket was full. Lucy had run out of mourning clothes and she’d need something appropriate for Adam’s funeral.

Last year Lucy had been full of hope and optimism. She’d got a pay rise, passed her driving test and Adam had hinted at buying her a ring.

But that was last year. Lucy had been so happy then. Adam had been promoted and, although it meant more money, it also meant longer hours and trips abroad to secure foreign deals.

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