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Sadly for my wedding plans, I learned that Nestor is a bardash. I envy the men who enjoy his favors. He has always treated me with friendship which I now value more than my old romantic feelings.

Tamora Pierce

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Tamora Pierce
Age: 69
Born: 1954
Born: December 13
Comics Writer
Novelist
Writer
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Disappointment
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Romantic
Feelings
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Treated
Men
Friendship
Plans
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Wedding
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