Poverty – short bedtime stories

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The Fragrance of a Daughter

by Sabrina Wilkerson — In a small – town county – level hospital in the United States, a young rural girl named Amy lies in a bed. Just a simple few days in the hospital have cost her family thousands of dollars. The doctor says it’s just a severe cold and anemia, but Amy suspects there’s more. When her cousin accidentally blurts out the truth – late – stage leukemia, Amy’s world shatters. As her father sells the family cow to raise money, Amy makes a heart – wrenching decision. What will this decision be, and how will it change the lives of her and her father? Dive into this emotional story to find out.
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The Fragrance of a Daughter chapter 1

by Sabrina Wilkerson — Amy is a rural girl. She is fourteen years old this year. Due to illness, she was admitted to the county - level hospital in a small town in the United States. In just a few days, it cost several thousand dollars. Amy didn't know what illness she had. She asked the doctor, and the doctor said she had a severe cold and was a bit anemic. She didn't believe it. How could a cold cost so much money? She asked her dad, and he said the same thing. One day, her dad went back home to raise money again. Her aunt…
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by Sabrina Wilkerson — When saying goodbye, everyone told Amy's dad to buy his daughter some nice clothes and delicious food and to pay attention to her recuperation. Amy's dad didn't expect the hospital to be so kind. He was so excited that his eyes were filled with tears. He smiled like a child and kept babbling many words of thanks. Then, he held his daughter's hand and happily left the hospital. You know, Amy's dad really listened to the doctors and nurses. As soon as they walked out of the hospital gate, he wanted to buy…
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The Daughter’s Final Entrustment

by Karl Pratt — Two years after his wife’s passing, Mr. Johnson found solace in living with his high – achieving daughter Lily. But fate dealt a cruel blow when Lily was diagnosed with a serious heart disease, just like her mother. With his savings quickly depleting and the hospital bills piling up, Mr. Johnson remembered the money owed to him by the butcher, Tom. What follows is a heart – wrenching struggle as he tries to get the money back. Will he be able to save his daughter? And what unexpected turn of events awaits him? Dive into this emotional tale to find out.
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The Daughter’s Final Entrustment chapter 1

by Karl Pratt — Two years ago, after his wife passed away due to illness, Mr. Johnson started living with his daughter Lily. Lily was a high - achieving high school student in the nearby town. Although their life was tough, they still found some joy in it. However, one day, Lily suddenly fainted in class. After a check - up at the hospital, it turned out that she, just like her mother, had a serious heart disease. Upon hearing this news, Mr. Johnson aged ten years overnight. Lily was the apple of his eye, and he was…
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by Karl Pratt — Just when Mr. Johnson was at his wit's end for money, he suddenly slapped his thigh and remembered that the butcher, Tom, still owed him more than $800. Before Christmas, Tom came to his farm to buy pigs but didn't pay, saying he'd pay after the harvest season. Mr. Johnson thought that Lily's tuition wasn't due until then, so he agreed. Now, it was the perfect time to get that money back to save his daughter. Thinking of this, Mr. Johnson quickly settled Lily in the hospital. Without even having a meal,…
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The Daughter’s Final Entrustment chapter 3

by Karl Pratt — Mr. Johnson didn't dare to leave. He waited hungrily until 2 p.m. His throat was so dry that it was about to smoke. Finally, he waited until Tom sold the last piece of meat. He forced a smile and stepped forward, waiting for Tom to give him the money. But Tom said angrily, "I'm going to use this money to buy pigs today. Come back next month." After waiting for so long, was this all he got? Tom's pocket was bulging. Could he really be short of $800? Hadn't he given Mr. Johnson enough trouble for this…
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The Daughter’s Final Entrustment chapter 4

by Karl Pratt — Dad: You shouldn't have broken the law. It's all my fault. Now, don't think too much. You must reform well and try to come home early. Find another wife and live a good life for a few years. You must promise me, or I won't rest in peace. Dad, if there's an afterlife, I still want to be your daughter. Really... Before finishing reading the letter, Mr. Johnson burst into tears, "Lily, my poor…
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Paying Attention to Propriety

by Sara James — Step into the lively world of Room 302, where eight freshman girls have just embarked on their college journey. From the very start, they’re showered with extraordinary gifts from their parents. Linda’s dad brings apples with engraved words, Emily’s mom knits perfect sweaters, and Sarah’s family sends stylish handbags. But amidst all this extravagance, there’s one girl, Tracy, who seems to blend into the background. What special surprise does she have in store? And how will it change the dynamics of this close – knit group? Prepare to be moved as you uncover the heartwarming truth.
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Paying Attention to Propriety chapter 1

by Sara James — When the freshmen entered the university, eight girls moved into Room 302. That night, after everyone reported their birthdays, they were ranked from the eldest sister to the eighth sister, even though they were all of the same age. Not long after, the father of the eldest sister, Linda, came to see his daughter and brought in a fruit box. When opened, there were sixteen huge and bright red apples on the table. Each apple weighed about half a pound and was extremely uniform in size. Linda quickly…
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