I hoped this was true. Even if it wasn‟t, all I could do was hand over…

Sarah Dessen
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I hoped this was true. Even if it wasn‟t, all I could do was hand over what I could, with the hope of something in return. But of course, this was easier said than done. ✨ Sarah Dessen (2008). Lock and Key, p.249, Penguin
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I hoped this was true. Even if it wasn‟t, all I could do was hand over what I could, with the hope of something in return. But of course, this was easier said than done. ✨ Sarah Dessen (2008). Lock and Key, p.249, Penguin

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