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Short Description:
Mina once believed in love and loyalty-until betrayal and heartbreak left her cold and isolated, with walls no one could break through. Years later, pressured by her family, she agrees to a "contract relationship" with Arin, a kind, patient college student who promises to respect her need for distance and independence. Bound by strict rules, their relationship is supposed to be formal and emotionless. But as Arin's gentle warmth slowly chips away at her defenses, Mina finds herself torn between her fear of trusting again and a new desire for connection.
Haunted by painful memories and guarded by a heart scarred by betrayal, Mina must decide if she can truly leave the past behind. But as hidden motives and unexpected twists surface, Mina and Arin discover that love isn't the only thing worth fighting for-and that trust, once broken, may hold deeper secrets than either of them could ever imagine.
Will Mina let down her walls for a second chance at happiness..?! Or will the shadows of her past consume her once again..?!