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A Father's Birthday, A Shadow of Doubt

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A Father's Birthday, A Shadow of Doubt   November 5, 2024, should have been a day of celebration. It was my father's birthday, a day marked by laughter, shared stories, and the warmth of family. But instead, a chilling fear cast a shadow over the day, leaving me anxious and unsure.   It all began with a phone call from Gracia, her voice laced with concern. "Someone called about your St. Peter plan," she said, her words tumbling out in a rush. "They claimed they were you, and someone used your plan."   A wave of calm confusion washed over me. "What?!" I exclaimed, my voice rising in an anxious pitch. "I just signed up for a new plan yesterday! I talked to an agent, Aizel, from the St. Peter branch in Lucena."   Gracia, ever the calm one, tried to soothe me. "Don't worry," she said. "Jen said everything's fine. Someone probably just tried to scam you."   But the seed of doubt had been plan