Raised by Silence
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Elara Noelle never needed a rescue.
Born into a fractured family, she watched her parents build new lives-new marriages, new mansions, new sons-while quietly forgetting the one girl they shared. Left to raise herself in the shadows, Elara learned how to survive in silence. No handouts. No calls. No love.
Twelve stepbrothers-six from each side-existed only in family photos and rival dinner tables. Until the day they realized they all had one sister they never truly knew. And she didn't want any of them.
But guilt has a way of bringing people back.
So does love.
Even if it's messy, late, and loud.
Now, Elara must navigate a world where her strength is admired, her pain is questioned, and the very people who let her down are trying to build her up. With powerful journal entries, emotional rifts, and a girl-to-woman journey that refuses to soften for anyone, Raised by Silence is a story about survival, scars, and the unexpected family we find on the other side of forgiveness.
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[You might find the beginning similar as most of the Wattpad stories but it is not completely same as others. I have given my best to make you love my story so GIVE IT A TRY !!] (NOTE :- NO OFFENSE to any other Wattpad stories.) Valentina, a 15 years old girl who is living in New York with her abusive parents who did everything in their power to make her life as miserable as possible. She is also dealing with bullies in her school. Overall, her life is in pure hell but yet she secretly craves for real family love but is receiving none. But not for too long as something really unexpected happened which changed her whole life upside down. "I-I think y-you have some misunderstanding Sir." Valentina whispered while wiping her tears and looking up at the police officer. "No I don't Miss. I have evidence that clearly shows that you aren't a Smith but a...𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢." The police officer replied, glancing at the papers in his hands. "H-How can be this p-possible ?" Valentina mumbled under her breath with wide watery eyes. "I have already informed your biological father and he is coming to get you." The police officer continued, professionally. "M-My f-father ?" Valentina whispered, lowly as she can't believe her ears. Her father who she knew from childhood died along with her mother few hours ago then who is this man who is coming to get her ? Her real father ? as the officer in front of her said so. She is not a Smith. She is a Moretti. *'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'*'* Join in the journey of Valentina where she navigates the secrets of her real biological family. There is drama, action, love, hate and what not. But most of all there is siblings love which Valentina never knew she needed in her 15 years of life.
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