By chance, my father's store went out of business, and my affluent family fell to ruin. Chased by debtors, we were forced to escape with only the clothes on our back. Though i was only a child, i was still able to understand what must be abandoned in that situation. Perhaps he realized his own fate, Jerry must be abandoned to lessen the burden on how to survive. Jerry chased after me without pause while crying his voice.            "WAIT!"       I delivered the usual  word in a cold voice. Wait. I left Jerry without looking back.

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