In Search of Gumption

In Search of Gumption

In Search of Gumption

Chapter 8. An Unwelcome Visitor

The Zemunke Residence, 1984

Feb 07, 2021
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“I am afraid I have some troubling news.”

Mr. AlHaadi announced to both of Maskat’s parents, showing up in the same beige suit he wore every day and a sweaty forehead.

“What happened to my little baby boy??!”

Mama screamed with terror. She hadn’t slept for two days waiting for her son to come back.

Professor Zemunke held her tightly to comfort her.

“Let …

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