Empty Chairs and Empty Promises
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Last published Tue, May 5, 2020
Libby Crenshaw is an empty shell since her husband died. Her adult children are living their lives on the coasts but Libby can't seem to get out of her depression. Then one day a visitor comes and Libby's world changes.
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