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That slow smile again. I love that smile! DId I think he was ugly just now? No, his face is transformed.
Jenny Downham
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Jenny Downham
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: January 1
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Inner and Outer London
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You changed the rules of the universe when you fell in love with the enemy.
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I made a fatal error thinking he could save me.
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Keep breathing. Just keep doing it. It's easy. In and out.
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