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her.
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disappointment transformed into a restless feeling. He turned off the TV, believing that out of sight, out of mind.
He admitted to himself that he really liked Melody because she perfectly matched his criteria for a partner in
terms of both looks and personality. Most importantly, Melody bore a resemblance to the girl he had harbored
feelings for many years, Claire Bourne.
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