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... hed inwardly as I heard my mother's voice on the other end of the phone, her tone a familiar blend of warmth and persistence.
"Eric, dear, how are you?" she asked, as if she didn't already know.
"I'm fine, Mom," I replied, trying to sound cheerful. We exchanged pleasantries for a few minutes, catching up on family news and gossip. But I knew where this conversation was headed.
"Eric, you're not getting any younger," she said, her voice taking on a hint of concern.
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