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Contentment Quote by Meg Wolitzer

“No, of course not. I just feel content,” she said carefully. “That’s an old person’s word,” said Ethan.” quote by Meg Wolitzer — Download Open image

““No, of course not. I just feel content,” she said carefully. “That’s an old person’s word,” said Ethan.””

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