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“He leans over the bed and peers at the lump in Annabel's arms. "When do her eyes open?" "I didn't give birth to a kitten, Richard. Her eyes have already opened. She's asleep.”

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Book:Model Misfit
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Model Misfit

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Holly Smale
Holly Smale

Holly Smale is a British writer known for her young adult novels. Her works are celebrated for their humor and wit, appealing to a wide audience of young readers. more

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