Absence Quote by Carlos Ruiz Zafon

“I hoped my absence made them happy or at least made them forget that they weren't happy and never will be.” quote by Carlos Ruiz Zafon — Download Open image

“I hoped my absence made them happy or at least made them forget that they weren't happy and never will be.”

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