On the third day after someone dies, the soul comes back to settle scores. In my mother's case, this would be… — Amy Tan
On the third day after someone dies, the soul comes back to settle scores. In my mother's case, this would be the first day of the lunar new year. And because it is the new year, all debts must be paid, or disaster and misfortune will follow.
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