Rose Red
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Last published Fri, Jan 31, 2025
Arabella Quinn is a very loved caregiver at sunshine valley. Everyone loves her, even people who don't think they are capable of love anymore. Everyone also loves her hugs. They say she gives the best hugs in the world.
August Evans is a vet. A very young vet. He was given an honorable discharge after serving 2 tours. No one knows why he was given an honorable discharge but they know not to ask. August doesn't like hugs. August doesn't care who they come from. He doesn't want them.
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