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Book Two of Best Friends series.
It's been a little over a month since they found Tiara beaten and bruised by Nate and his friend. She hasn't been the same since that day, she barely says a word or even crack a smile. Her friends check up on her constantly and Keenan has been by her side since it all happened.... school starts in a few months .. will Tiara return ? And maybe try to live a normal life again? Or will she forever be damaged ?
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