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Jennie Gerhardt Chapter 40
In which Lester returns to Chicago burdened by the weight of his father's displeasure and the subtle, yet stinging, coldness of once-close acquaintances who now seem distant and reserved. The social world, with its swift judgments and quiet exclusions, reveals its unforgiving nature as Lester confronts the consequences of his actions amidst familiar faces turned indifferent.
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