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He gave James a comforting pat on the shoulder , his expression saying , " I tried my best . " ***** James stayed silent . He walked over to the hallway corner , feeling restless as he lit a cigarette . " Dad ... " Abigail suddenly appeared . James quickly extinguished his cigarette and cracked the window for fresh air . " Don't tell your mom , " he said , " about me smoking . " " Okay , " Abigail said . Simon smoked , too , but he never bothered to hold back just because Abigail was around . James attempted to smile , but it came off looking more pitiful than if he had been in tears . Abigail fixed her gaze on him . " What can I do ? " Some of the tension left James's tired face . He reached out and ruffled her hair . " Abigail , I'm lucky to have you as my daughter ." Abigail froze for a moment . James continued , " Your mom and your brothers care about you a lot . 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