Cecelia Ahern Quotes

But even in her laughter there was something missing. She never seemed to be truly happy; she just seemed to be passing time while she waited for something else. She was tired of just existing; she wanted to live.

Cecelia Ahern

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• But even in her laughter there was something missing. She never seemed to be truly happy; she just seemed to be passing time while she waited for something else. She was tired of just existing; she wanted to live.

  

  Cecelia Ahern
  • Tired
  • Missing
  • Laughter