Hidden Trauma
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Ongoing1h 44m
Last published Fri, May 22, 2020
Kate Johnson has been taking care of her little sister Rose ever since their mom passed away three years ago. After a generous law firm owner offers her a job as his secretary, Kate takes the opportunity and is surprised to find out that a new boss is taking over: his son.
Andrew is one of the richest men in Boston and his life seems perfect to outsiders, but this doesn't mean he hasn't had his fair share of tragedies. What happens when Kate meets Andrew? Will they live happily ever after? Or will life's hidden traumas creep out of the darkness and overshadow their story?
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