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arm, and started pulling h

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stepped out, immaculate in a white p

ding a terrified, dripping Chloe; Chad and his friends

appened. This loser," he jerked a thumb at Ethan, "tried to kick

anded on Ethan, co

her voice was sharp, devoid of any con

er of annoyance crossing her face, but it was d

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