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As time went by, Josie's health condition improved steadily. When Josie approached the age for college, she began to take part in some activities to prepare for college and travel with other young people. These outings marked her growing independence and also the beginning of a new chapter in her life.
On the other hand, Rick embarked on a different path. He bought a second-hand car and began to participate in his own project. As he grew older, the genetic differences between him and Josie who was "lifted" became increasingly obvious. Their mutual visits are getting fewer and fewer. Obviously, their futures are going their separate ways.
Clara was still a part of Josie's life, but she was gradually eliminated. She had her last conversation with Rick. Rick recounted the day when Josie began her recovery and Clara's behavior in the barn. Clara remains tight-lipped about her request for "special care" from the Sun, fearing that the leak might reverse Josie's recovery. She also expressed concerns about the fading relationship between Rick and Josie. In response, Rick said that although their love was changing, it was still real in some ways.
As more and more young people came to visit Josie, Clara often hid in the storage room. Josie showed a brief moment of consideration and helped Clara stand on a crate to look at the sun. The interaction between the mother and Clara has also decreased.
Before Josie went to college, she invited Clara to her bedroom. She shared her fear of leaving school and incidentally mentioned seeing Clara at Christmas, if Clara were still here. This indicates that Klara's time with her family is coming to an end, and she will soon be left behind as Josie enters the next stage of her life. |
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