John hesitated, but then nodded.
"I'll leave you to it then," he said. Impulsively, John took his hand and gave him a gentle squeeze. "Maybe it'll all be better tomorrow."
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John hesitated, but then nodded.
"I'll leave you to it then," he said. Impulsively, John took his hand and gave him a gentle squeeze. "Maybe it'll all be better tomorrow."