King Richard's Inevitable Failure?

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It was no secret Richard was an outstanding father; there was no denying this simple well-known fact. All his children loved him, looked up to him and went to him whenever they were in need of comfort. Never once did Richard never dismiss any of them or let them down. He never failed to provide for all of his kids. He loved them so much more than any ordinary father ever could. All this would change for the worse when Richard is faced with several bumps in life. Divorce, being framed then incarcerated, and several deceptive girlfriends would lead to his inevitable downfall.
Richard and his children always enjoyed spending time together whether it was just lying around in bed watching a movie or going to the park. Every moment spent with

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