The atmosphere shifted instantly. Rudi froze with a photo album in his hands. “These are my family’s things,” he said quietly. “Here is my name on the notebook.” “Legally, this is treasure found on state property,” the official replied dryly. “All of this must be cataloged and transferred to the national museum. You cannot take a single item out of this building.”
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Rudi looked at his “treasures.” At the toys he never got to play with. At his parents’ letters. They wanted to take his past away for the second time. He could have started a scandal, hired lawyers, and fought in court for years.
Instead, he looked at the kindergarten director, who was standing in the corner with tears in her eyes, and made a decision that surprised everyone.
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