What's wrong, little sis? You look upset."
She could barely catch her breath. "Cracked... my... nail polish slapping your... worthless face. See?" She showed him her finger - just one of them.
"Cute" He snorted. (Cassandra Clare)

What's wrong, little sis? You look upset." She could barely catch her breath. "Cracked... my... nail polish slapping your... worthless face. See?" She showed him her finger - just one of them. "Cute" He snorted.

Cassandra Clare

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