When I Grow Up

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Lilly Yu was an only child, afraid of adults and most frightened by her English teacher, Miss Yao, at the age of 10. One day, Lilly received a mysterious letter from an unknown sender that was directly sent to her home. More letters started appearing in her letterbox by the same sender. 

Who could it be? 

Now that she's 21, Lilly opens up her world, and tries to overcome her childhood trauma, anxiety and failed family and romantic relationships. What will she do about the letters she kept all these years? Will she overcome her fears?

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