a ten-year-old murder case begins pulling at loose threads, Fatima and Zac may discover that the line between guilt and innocence-and love and hate-isn't nearly as clear as they thought.

After a heartbreaking breakup caused by a misunderstanding, Crystal and Devale are kept connected by Kaylin, the little girl they both love. As Devale realizes the pain he caused, he works to earn Crystal's trust through his actions instead of words. Together, they discover that forgiveness, healing, and true love can lead to a second chance.

Zachary Taylor and Fatima Wilson were never supposed to be anything more than friends. Seven and a half years later, nobody believes them. Not when he calls her first after every game. Not when she shows up to every practice like she belongs there. Not when his daughter cries for her before anyone else. And definitely not when they argue like a married couple who forgot to sign the papers. They swear it's nothing. Just friendship. Just loyalty. Just life. But life has a funny way of looking like love when you stop paying attention. Especially when you've already been living like a family without realizing it. And when outside relationships, old history, and unexpected truths start to blur the lines... One question becomes impossible to ignore: If they're just friends... why does it feel like they've already been married this whole time?

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