Lily Ralph stood at the edge of the world, the salty sea breeze tangling her dark hair. The waves crashed at her feet, a constant reminder of the life she had fought so hard to escape. Born on December 12, 2001, in a small town in Greece, her childhood had been anything but idyllic. The white walls of her childhood home, once picturesque, had witnessed too much pain.
Her father's voice—angry, slurred—still echoed in her mind, though years had passed. Her mother had tried to shield her, but the scars ran deep. Trust didn't come easily to Lily; it never had. Not after growing up in a house where love was as fragile as glass, breaking at the slightest touch.
That's why she built walls—tall, unbreakable walls. It was safer that way. Safer to focus on her career, on becoming one of the most sought-after models in the industry. She was confident, successful, and to the outside world, she had everything. But inside, Lily was always fighting against the ghosts of her past.
As she stared out at the horizon, the emptiness of her life crept in. Despite all the glamour, something was missing. Something she wasn't sure she'd ever find.
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the IT girl
RomanceLily Ralph, a 23-year-old Greek model, is strong-willed and independent. Growing up in an abusive household, she developed deep trust issues, making it hard for her to let people in. Despite her tough exterior, there's a vulnerability underneath, on...
