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Part 24
Lia's POV
I join Thea in the collection booth. The job is quite simple. First, we have to list the items donated, confirm the same with the donating person by signing below the list, put them on a bag, and pin them in with the number mentioned in the form. Then, the cash donations are collected in a separate booth, handled directly by Emma and Kate.
I see mom helping Kate, dad and Jax are talking with Ric. I should applaud Kate, Emma, and Isabella. All the booths are working seamlessly. This is not a closed event, and we have much common public attending the event even though there are no significant issues aroused.
I cannot help but glance at Lucian's booth here and then. We are set nearby so that I can see the happenings there. To be true, it is the most crowded booth. However, I ca
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