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Then she offers him a slim but sincere smile, and he reluctantly returns it. It doesn't bridge the gap between them, but at least it marks the spot where the bridge might be built.
Neal Shusterman
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Neal Shusterman
Age: 61
Born: 1962
Born: November 12
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