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Not An Easy Ride
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2024-10-29 19:42:56
J CruzHello loves, So sorry for not updating these past weeks. My husband got admitted to the hospital and had to spend 24 days in confinement. I hope you would still find time to read this novel. The story will get more complex in the coming days. Thank you to those who waited patiently. I hope you will love what I am going to write in the coming days. Love lots, J Cruz
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