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“Thanks,” Lara said to the table of high school-aged kids that had left her a surprisingly large tip. “Have a nice day,” she added automatically, the words sounding far less cheerful than they should have. “You too,” one of the girls replied with a friendly smile as they stood from their chairs. Something warm fluttered in Lara’s iced-off and cold chest, but she forced herself to walk to her other table instead of relishing that feeling. “Can I get you anything else?” she asked the elderly couple. “Two slices of apple pie please,” the man asked with a smile. “Of course,” Lara replied, her smile awkward on her dry lips— it had been days since she’d smiled without it being forced. She walked behind the counter and grabbed the apple pie from the refrigerated display case, ignoring t
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