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“I thought upon the way in which we'd always shared each other's happiness, believing it would make the moment burn brighter and longer, but sadness can be shared too, perhaps sharing makes is burn briefer and less bright.”

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Tom Rob Smith
Tom Rob Smith

Tom Rob Smith is a British writer born in 1979. His works primarily focus on suspense and crime novels, which have gained widespread popularity among readers. more

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