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2024-10-29 19:42:56"I'll pick my poison and it's you. Nothing could (ever)kill me like you do ".
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"Why wouldn't he be available on this day of the week ", Eliz said while texting Frank (Her Boyfriend) on the phone.
"Maybe he's busy", I said.
"Stop makinh excuses for him . You're alao a part of his life and he should have time for you. Is this because of the deal ?".
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