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“He didn't know what exactly he wanted to say—I'm sorry, I didn't mean it—only the ever-deepening regret at how things were turning out between them, the desperate and impossible desire to go back to the way things had been.”

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Book:Little Fires Everywhere
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Little Fires Everywhere

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Celeste Ng
Celeste Ng

Celeste Ng is a contemporary American writer known for her insightful social commentary and delicate emotional portrayal. Her works often focus on family, identity, and racial issues, and have gained widespread popularity among readers. more

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