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When Leon Saint-Laurent receives a wedding invitation in the mail, he soon realizes nothing's fair in love and life.
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Eliza is set on marrying James. She wants to step into a new chapter of her life. One where she can forget the past and never look back.
Leon isn't ready to let go of his old best friend. Or his old lover. He's not ready to give up on the romance that should have been. After two years of distance, he's still in love with Eliza. And he wants her to know. That's why he accepts the wedding invitation. He's ready to tell her what should've been.
Will they get a chance at a happily ever after?
Or will Eliza choose differently?
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