A HEAVY BURDEN.

Chapter: 13.

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As Christopher stepped into his apartment, the dull, dim lighting seemed to add heaviness to the atmosphere. The weight of the information he had just received clung to him like a heavy cloak. It had been a long and tiring day, filled with unexpected twists and turns. He closed the door behind him, trying to shut out the outside world for a moment of solace.

The apartment was small and cluttered, with boxes stacked haphazardly against the walls. Christopher's gaze drifted towards a worn-out couch, with faded and threadbare cushions, which served as a testament to the years of use and neglect. A sense of weariness washed over him as he surveyed the disarray that seemed to mirror his own chaotic thoughts.

Sighing deeply, he walked to the lone window in the room. The city lights sparkled in the distance, their glow creating a surreal atmosphere. It was as if a separate world existed beyond the confines of his humble abode. Christopher leaned against the windowsill, hi