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and got a wet rag then c

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disinfectant then every

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own the number on the television befor

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pulling and dragging her hair then she

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ped the kit into it then she

ground when she heard that

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can't be!", She

she followed her about and

hit her as she continued se

is it? Where? Whe

a boy or girl?", C

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ars started pouring as she asked sadly,

ornly turned deaf

nother side as she reveale

cklace..she unlocked it and Cynthia held her mo

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