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Love. Because love refines your soul and will make you worthy of being loved.
Forgive. Because we all make mistakes, and we all deserve second chances.
Trust. Because life has a way of making things right even when everything seems like a dead-end.
Don’t give up. Because you never know what good thing is waiting for you just around the corner.
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I’ve been juggling with a certain idea in my head… Michael’s and Anna’s story is itching to get out since the majority of the story would be set in the 19th century and it would have a different tone than the previous novels. All the announcements will be posted on my social media, too.
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"Maybe you should postpone this trip of yours, honey…" Adaline said to Sara while she watched her packing the bags."No, Mom. I already told you. I've been planning this trip for a year. I have all the tickets and hotels booked. You know how much I wanted this." Sarah knew that if she calls Adaline mother, she could get away with anything. Not that she liked to use this trick often… but sometimes, it was necessary.Sarah raised her head from the bag she was packing, met Adaline's teary eyes, and sighed. She guessed it right. Adaline was the epitome of a mother hen, and she liked her chickens around and safe.She made those couple of steps that separated them and engulfed Adaline in a hug."Don't worry, Mom. Everything will be fine. You know I can take care of myself. Besides, I already passed dad's self-defense lessons, and he gave me a good-to-go.""I know, honey. But I hate that you're going alone…" but Sarah quickly interrup
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