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Aneesa Adisa had everything she ever dreamed of-a loving husband, a stable life, and the hope of a family. But in the blink of an eye, her world shatters. before she could share the joy of her pregnancy with the man she adored, tragedy strikes: her husband dies, leaving her alone and carrying the life they created together. Grief becomes her constant companion, and she vows to live only for her child, closing her heart to love forever.
Zayyan Idris has known loss in a different way. A former soldier turned pilot, he survived battlefields, betrayal, and a marriage that fell apart in his absence. A leg lost in combat is a reminder that life is fragile and fleeting, and he has sworn to live alone, trusting no one and letting no one close enough to hurt him again.
When fate brings them together, sparks aren't immediate. At first, they simply tolerate each other-two hearts hardened by life, each carrying burdens the other can sense but never fully touch. Yet as time passes, shared grief, quiet understanding, and subtle moments of connection reveal that even the most guarded hearts can find a way to beat together.
A story of resilience, healing, and second chances, Hearts in Exile explores the courage it takes to open your heart when life has already broken it once.
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