On my heart
On my heart

On my heart

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Nagai Kei became aware of the pain. Not for the first time that night, but certainly the most punctual. A sharp blow to the chin that had him biting his tongue and groaning low. The last straw for his mood, which, as a rule, fluctuated from low to very low. His peace was over...
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Kaline Bogard, 40 anos Psicóloga, escritora e leitora assídua. Moderadora. Atua no gerenciamento de conteúdo do site, auxilia os usuários através do Suporte, apura denúncias de violação das regras, avalia as recomendações enviadas pelos usuários.

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