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“You're afraid." I utter it as a statement. "Yes." I study Staci a beat longer, as I fully take in her expression: "Are you afraid for her, or are you afraid of her?" "Exactly." I bow my head in defeat.”

Quote by Lisa Gardner

Book:Kiss Her Goodbye

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Lisa Gardner is a renowned American suspense novel author. Her works are known for their tense and gripping plots and well-developed characters. Although her exact birth and death dates are unknown, her novels have been widely popular since the early 2000s. more

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