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in spite of everything,
don't do it.
unless it...
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KRISTA RITCHIE you're easily lovable, Loren Hale.
KRISTA RITCHIE I love you and no other man will ever say those words and mean them the way I do."-Loren Hale
KRISTA RITCHIE In this moment, I'm yours.
KRISTA RITCHIE Would you like a glass or are you still being obnoxious?
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I think that should...
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“What?” he says.
”You’re walking a thin fucking line.�...
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“When you string together curse words, I g...
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