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𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐑𝐀 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐙𝐄'𝐒 perfect world collapsed when her younger sister, Holland, was diagnosed with cancer. As her parents became consumed by Holland's treatment, Meera faded into the background, convinced her sister needed them more. Her unspoken ache for attention grew, and by fifteen, a desperate plea for notice morphed into a dangerous addiction: starving herself.
𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐅𝐄𝐄𝐋𝐘 grew up on a sprawling farm, he often felt adrift. With older sisters gone and parents largely absent, his only solace was creating music. An introvert, he rarely spoke, believing his words feel deaf on ears. When melodies weren't enough to quiet the loneliness, the bottle offered a fleeting, dangerous peace.
Childhood best friends Meera and Patrick shared a quiet affection, until an overheard remark from eleven-year-old Patrick shattered Meera's heart and ignited a bitter hatred he never understood. Years later, her grudge still burns. Patrick plans to uncover the truth, but in doing so, he'll unveil far more secrets than he ever anticipated about Meera.