Fifth time's a charm
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Last published Sat, Mar 20, 2021
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Adelaide is a 17-year-old swimmer who's tired of moving every couple of years. She's tired of always switching schools, tired of making new friends, and tired of changing time zones. She just wants to build roots in one place. Hopefully, this is it. This is the last move before college.
Follow Adelaide's journey in Florida navigating a new school, new friends, and of course, boy drama...
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