Paralysed (on hold)
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Haunted by a childhood incident, Emerald Bennett is unable to form intimate bonds with anyone. Tyler Carraway, a warm and gentle man managed to break through her walls and married her. He would never hurt her and would never do anything she would be uncomfortable with. He made her a promise and he intends to keep it. However, when a mysterious man appears, their relationship is strained and only time can tell if Emerald will shatter and bring down her husband with her or will she be able to let go and move on.
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