Warily, she dares to allow me a smile. It's okay. It's just...I'm not …

Markus Zusak
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Warily, she dares to allow me a smile. It's okay. It's just...I'm not too good at talking to people. She looks away again as her shyness smothers her. So, do you think it'd be all right if we don't talk? ✨ Markus Zusak (2007). I Am the Messenger, p.65, Knopf Books for Young Readers
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