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Livia Monroe is a 21-year-old university student who appears calm and composed on the outside, but behind her soft eyes lies a life filled with emotional and physical pain.
At home, Livia endures an abusive mother who constantly belittles and hurts her. Growing up in a toxic environment has left her questioning her worth and believing she somehow deserves the suffering she experiences. The night sky becomes her only escape a silent witness to her tears and unanswered questions.
As her second year of university begins, things only grow more complicated.
Her fake friend Valentina hides jealousy behind sweet smiles.
Her former best friend Nora is now dating her ex-boyfriend.
And Ethan the ex she once loved refuses to let her go.
Their relationship had always been darker than it seemed. Possessive, controlling, and violent, Ethan never truly loved Livia he wanted control. When he sees her talking to Daniel Foster, the most popular and charismatic guy on campus, his jealousy explodes. In a fit of rage, he physically assaults her, triggering a severe panic attack and exposing the depth of the trauma she carries.
But Daniel is not what he appears to be.
Behind his teasing and playful attitude lies a boy who has silently loved Livia from the very first day he saw her. When Ethan hurts her, Daniel steps in without hesitation, defending her and revealing a protective, tender side no one else gets to see.
As if fate decides she has suffered enough for one day, Livia receives a surprise her best friend Elina suddenly returns from Germany. Their reunion is emotional and powerful, reminding Livia that she is not as alone as she feels.
Now, standing between a violent past and an uncertain future, Livia must face the truth:
Does she keep running from her pain
or does she finally fight for the love and freedom she deserves?