The next morning, a flatbed truck rumbled down the quiet street. The driver, a local who knew the best spots for barbecue in the city, chatted with Elias as he hooked up the old sedan. "She served you well," the driver said, "but we'll make sure her parts find a new life."
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But the engine had surrendered months ago, and the city’s summer heat was making the peeling paint look like a map of a forgotten world. Elias knew it was time. He didn't want a complicated trade-in or the headache of a private sale. He just wanted a fresh start. The next morning, a flatbed truck rumbled down