In a quiet village deep in the countryside, where even the rustling of leaves seemed loud against the stillness, lived Tom, a brilliant but often overlooked scientist. Though Tom had big dreams, he carried the weight of being constantly neglected by his father.

From an early age, Tom’s intelligence had been obvious to everyone. He excelled in his studies, built creative projects and amazed teachers with his ideas. But at home, things were very different. His father rarely praised him. Instead, his attention always leaned toward Tom’s younger brother.

Once, when Tom built a model wind turbine for a school science competition and won an award, he came home expecting to see his father proud. Instead, his father turned his focus on comforting Tom’s brother, who had failed several subjects.

“Your brother needs me more right now,” his father said, justifying his choice.

The shiny award was pushed into a corner, gathering dust, while Tom stood in silence, his pride and joy fading into disappointment. Nobody noticed the hurt on his face.

As he grew older, Tom could no longer bear the constant neglect. He decided to leave home and chose a life of solitude in the countryside outside Berlin. There, living with his wife, he dedicated himself entirely to science. Despite Tom’s........

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