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The Costly Dream: An Elderly Couples Battle Against Predatory Lending Practices
The sound of the waves crashing against the shore and the smell of salt in the air was all he needed to feel alive again. It had been years since Thomas had been back to his hometown, a small seaside village that he left behind after a bitter breakup with his high school sweetheart. But now, as he stood on the beach, feeling the sand between his toes and watching seagulls circle above him, he knew it was time to face his past. As much as he tried to forget her, memories of her always lingered in his mind - like an unfinished song that played on repeat.