Andrea Edwards - A Ring And A Promise

Andrea Edwards - A Ring And A Promise

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6、ingouttocatchabreathofair,"Caitlinreplied.""Tisnobetteroutthanhere,dear."Hermother'svoiceheldahintofdisapproval,andCaitlinclampedherjawtight.Hermother'sillhumorhadlittletodowiththesickheadachesshewaspronetoandnothingtodowiththeheat."I'llbejustashortwhile,Mum."Caitlinhurriedoutbefo

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