What a moron I was to think you were sweet and innocent, when it turns…

Margaret Atwood
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What a moron I was to think you were sweet and innocent, when it turns out you were actually college-educated the whole time! ✨ Margaret Atwood (1987). The edible woman ; Surfacing ; Lady oracle, Treasure Press
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