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Ties that burn

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Ties that burn [Figuerroa Series #1] © 2025

Celestine Gianna was born into privilege, heir to the Escamilla name and most lands in Surigao. But behind the perfect image was a girl starved for love in a house built on silence and duties.

While an arranged marriage awaited her-a union designed to protect the family's power and future-Gianna soon realized that her fiancé was still tied to a past he refused to let go of.

Now, as she steps into a life of obligation, she must face a haunting question: can she ever find her own future, or will she remain a pawn in a game where love has never been an option?All Rights Reserved

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