Quote by R.J. Palacio Download Open image ““Bye, dear ol’ Dad.” He smiled. “Bye, my son, my son.”” — R.J. Palacio ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.2 out of 5 (6 ratings) Copy quoteShare
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