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Affection Quote by Tessa Dare

“A man might engage in flirtation with distinterest, even disdain. But he never teases without affection.” quote by Tessa Dare — Download Open image

“A man might engage in flirtation with distinterest, even disdain. But he never teases without affection.”

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