The moment I knew: The banana bread was terrible but seeing him baking made me fall for him
By As told to James Norman
Gillian Kennedy met Wade Freeman while working in a remote desert community. She was impressed by his playlists, and his generous spirit
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The moment I knew: The banana bread was terrible but seeing him baking made me fall for him
Gillian Kennedy met Wade Freeman while working in a remote desert community. She was impressed by his playlists, and his generous spirit
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