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Angus looked at Hamish. I hate it when Mom and Dad fight. Hamish smoothed his brother's messy hair. Me too.
Ally Carter
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Ally Carter
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: January 1
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Sarah Leigh Fogleman
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