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H. O. P. E

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H. O. P. E Edward took a quick glance at the pills on the table, he was ready to take all of it because he knew it would end his sorrowful life. He couldn't bear it anymore, he was ready to end it all. He had lost his wife and two kids in an accident that also claimed his legs, there was no hope for him in the world again. He couldn't cope with the pain and guilt he felt everytime he saw their pictures or remembered their faces. He took the pills in his hands and swallowed everything. He woke up feeling pains all over his body, he thought he was in another world, perhaps the other world they learnt of in church until a Nurse shouted happily, "he's alive!!!". He became sad immediately, "oh no.... You should have just let me die" he shouted angrily as hot tears trickled down his cheeks, "my life is worthless!.... I've got nothing, I am useless.... Why didn't I die?" he cried. The Nurse just stood there looking at him in surprise a