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“The fear was killing me.” What was the fear?

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The fear was of getting caught and his parents finding out that he had eaten so many jalebis. He burped with every breath. With every burp, there was the danger of bringing out a jalebi or two. This fear was killing him.

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Chapter 8: Jalebis - Comprehension Check [Page 68]

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NCERT English - It So Happened Class 8
Chapter 8 Jalebis
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