Melody Carpina grew up as an orphan and found a family in her best friend, Scarlet. She even gave up her chance at a brighter future just to help Scarlet achieve her dreams. Years later, Melody enters a new life working at a luxury beach resort, where she meets Zachary, a powerful billionaire whose heart is still tied to a woman from his past. Everything changes when that woman returns, and Melody is devastated to discover that it is Scarlet, the very friend she sacrificed everything for. What begins as admiration turns into heartbreak as Melody finds herself caught in a love she was never meant to win. As marriage, betrayal, and a hidden pregnancy pull her deeper into a dangerous fate, Melody is forced to run to protect what she holds most precious. But when the truth begins to surface years later, will she still be able to face the man she once loved and the friend who betrayed her, or will some secrets stay buried forever? (Note: The book cover image used is temporary and not owned by the author. It is used for illustrative purposes only and will be replaced with an original design. )

•COMPLETED• Arranged marriage is a longstanding tradition in the Lee family, and as Professor Lee's triplets come of age, they must marry the women chosen by their formidable late great-grandfather, Don Adolfo. Faith Zeican Lee, the kindest and gentlest of the triplets, is first in line, paired with the eldest daughter of the Herald family. Yet, on the eve of their engagement party, Faith's life takes a sudden turn when he encounters Poppy Herald, the shy and innocent youngest sister of his intended bride. As Faith spends time with Poppy, he uncovers the harsh realities of her life, revealing a world of hidden struggles and unspoken pain. Determined to rescue Poppy from her circumstances, Faith devises a plan: call off his engagement, and make Poppy his wife instead.