You are working overseas in an international company. You are leaving the country in an emergency. Write a letter to your friend. Apologies for leaving like this. Explain what happened. Tell them what you are going to miss about working.

Dear Alex, Hope you received my letter in radiant health. I'm writing
this
letter to express sorry that I was not able to meet you at the
last
moment before my departure from the USA.
Last
month, on 29th September, my uncle died. I was not in a situation to handle myself, and right away booked the ticket to reach India at the possible earliest
time
. I know after knowing
this
reason, you will understand my situation, and consider my apologies. Now, I
also
put the request for resignation from the job as my Aunt has only one girl child who lives in Australia. She is married and has family responsibilities in Australia, so, she cannot stay with my Aunt for a long
time
. I
also
, do not have any siblings. She always considered me as her own son, so
this
is the
time
when I need to take care of her in
this
difficult
time
of her life as a responsible son of the family. The
time
I spent there
are
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the memorable moments of my life. The company not only give me professional growth but I get some life-long relationships by working there, and you are one of those. I hope, in future, we will meet soon whenever you get a chance to visit India. Yours Lovingly, Lisha Lokai
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Try to maintain a clear paragraph structure with an introductory sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence for each paragraph to enhance the logical flow of ideas.
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The task response is mostly complete but ensure that the reasons for leaving and the emotions tied to it are more explicitly detailed to fully satisfy the prompt.

Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

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  • thirdly
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  • moreover
  • also
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  • for instance
  • therefore
  • however
  • although
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  • despite

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