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The Yellow Hibiscus Chapter 43

Unfortunately, in his state of intoxication, he resisted, stumbled, and was punched in the face. Falling, he hit the pavement, and we heard something crack.

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I stood gaping, not knowing how to respond. Before I could speak, a lady about my age or a couple of years younger appeared suddenly out of the darkness, saying, “Come on, Dad. Sorry…