By Chance
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Last published Sun, Jun 3, 2018
Alexandra is an ordinary 19 year old working at a coffee shop nearby her hometown. She works with her best friend, Blaire, and seemingly has the perfect life.
Alexandra finds herself in a bit of trouble after a drunken one night stand with a guy from high school who was visiting from his college.
After a freak accident ending with Alexandra's life being taken, Blaire must take custody of Alexandra's baby and find a way to support herself, and her best friend's baby.
Two years have gone by after Alexandra's death and Blaire is doing great with her three year old, Carter. That is until a notorious, ex-playboy, Aiden comes to town and messes up her life- in a good way.
Will they end up together? Or will Aiden's huge secret tear them apart?
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