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You stood over me and you made a promise to me, as sacred as any vow. And I can understand why you're angry, but you can't blame me. You can't hate me for taking your word.

Gayle Forman

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Gayle Forman
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: June 5
Writer
LA
California
Angry
Promise
Taking
Word
Vow
Understand
Stood
Hate
Blame
Made
Sacred

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