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I've never seen you hide from anyone before. He must do something crazy to you.

Sarah Addison Allen

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Sarah Addison Allen
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: March 30
Author
Asheville
North Carolina
Katie Gallagher
Never
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Crazy
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