The refugee boy

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…He still missed his homeland, the memories of his old life a warm ember in his heart, but the cold, grey cloak of loneliness had begun to lift, replaced by the vibrant colours of a new beginning. He looked at the familiar street, the houses that were no longer strange and imposing, but simply homes. He looked at Lily, his first friend, and Tom, who had welcomed him into their game. He felt a sense of belonging, a quiet joy that settled deep within him. The adventure of England was just beginning, and Karim, the refugee boy, was ready to embrace it. He was no longer just surviving; he was starting to live.