Carolina QuotesHe was very quiet for a moment. Where are you?
Sarah Dessen Connected to the Carolinas
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- What Happened To Goodbye (2011)
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- 2011
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“He was very quiet for a moment. Where are you?” Sarah Dessen. Carolina Quotes, record CQ-EF63E8DD4D. https://carolinaquotes.com/quote/ef63e8dd4d
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