Begin Again
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After years of living in Australia, Scarlett Amity is finally back in the Philippines-this time to take over her mom's boutique and start fresh. She's ready to chase her dreams, prove herself, and move on from the past.
But of course, life has other plans.
On the exact same day she arrives, he shows up too-Emerson Phoenixx. Her first love. Her biggest heartbreak. The boy who disappeared without a goodbye.
Now with a major presscon coming up and everyone watching her next move, Amity's trying to stay focused... but how can she, when the past she ran away from is suddenly standing right in front of her?
New beginnings. Old feelings. And one unexpected reunion that might just change everything.
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