This is the sequel (continuation) of After. Hardin and Tessa's relationship will be tested in ways she never expected, but he knew of all along.

The passionate story of Tessa and Hardin continues as family secrets, deep betrayals, and career opportunities threaten to tear them apart.

Tessa Young is an 18 year old college student with a simple life, excellent grades, and a sweet boyfriend. She always has things planned out ahead of time, until she meets a rude boy named Hardin, with too many tattoos and piercings who shatters her plans.

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Andrea Lee came from an elite family in Amsterdam, Netherlands, orphaned at 7 and only travelled the world through books. When she found out about acquiring Arrhythmia, a severe heart disease, she is bound to come back to Philippines to recall her mother's former life. As she battles for life in her remaining days, will she be able to find love? Mateo Cruz, born from a broken family, a man of good heart who's hiding in the pretense of a bad boy. Despite his upbringing of brokenness and distrust, will he discover his ability to love genuinely? Marvel in the story of Andrea and Mateo as they struggle to find the meaning of their existence and fight for love in the most unfortunate moment.