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Why Does He Break Down in Tears After the Fire?

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Why does he break down in tears after the fire?

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After the fire, he broke down into tears because it suddenly struck him that he was suffering a big loss. He realized that his cat could not be seen anywhere. Then, everything hit him at once − the new school, the fire, and his cat. That was when he broke down and cried.

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Chapter 8: A House Is Not a Home - A House Is Not a Home [Page 54]

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NCERT English Moments [English] Class 9
Chapter 8 A House Is Not a Home
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