status: under major revision All Meona ever wanted was to save her older sibling and bring back the warmth their family once had. She believed that if she worked hard enough, everything would eventually fall back into place. But when the very person meant to protect that warmth becomes the reason she's slowly breaking apart, Meona begins to question everything she once believed in. Then Rafael enters her life, quietly changing the way she sees love, sacrifice, and herself. But as truths she never expected begin to surface, one question remains-will Meona finally find the courage to face them, or will they consume her first? disclaimer: this story contains heavy and sensitive themes that may be uncomfortable for some readers. please read with caution and feel free to skip this story if the topics are distressing to you. kindly be respectful and gentle when discussing sensitive matters related to the story. thank you.

Living at the top of the hill where everything seems away like the blazing sun in La Carlota, Terra Charlotta Ciervo aims to have a better future. Not only for her but also for the kids in Sitio Verde. The hatred from other people outside her refuge would never be the reason to stop her ambition. However, the chances to achieve something high is difficult because she doesn't have much resources to depend on. Despite of her daily struggles, she's still lucky to find another inspiration to keep moving forward. Stealing glances at Grego Almendarez is enough for her. He was like a mesmerizing sun that's impossible to reach. Charlotta knows that she could only dream of him. She couldn't touch him. But she's fine with that. She will just admire him from afar... without knowing that her fate has other plans for her. *** REMINDER: Be aware of the grammatical error and poor delivery of sentences, dialogues, and so on that you will encounter while reading. The author is always trying her best to improve until she gets better. I did not proofread this story. This is raw and has a lot of flaws. If you can't afford reading a story that is not perfectly written, this is not for you. Thank you for dropping by. I appreciate your time.