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CHAPTER 14WELCOME TO OUR COUNTRY! Americans fought the war in Vietnam to halt communism. But a Marine’s kindness won my heart. One night, a customer said something with grace, As I carved roast beef at a steady pace. After he left, the words came through, “Welcome to our country,” unexpectedly. Elated, I ran to his…
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Thăm Nuôi-Sample 2
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