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The delays continued. John felt his heart pounding against his ribs, a frantic rhythm. His grandfather’s legacy auction. His chance to preserve his family’s history.

He walked up and down, unable to sit, unable to stand still. He checked his phone every thirty seconds. He felt as if a physical weight was on his chest. His voice cracked as he spoke to the airline representative, begging for a faster alternative.

He envisioned the auctioneer, the eager bidders, the possibility of losing everything. He felt a knot tighten in his stomach, churning with a cold, desperate fear. He felt utterly and completely exposed, vulnerable.