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20-year-old university student Maliyah Tijjani is independent and fierce, yet damaged. She's been damaged for many years of her life and she is trying her best not to bring her past traumas into her new profound freedom. She avoids dating to maintain her focus on becoming successful however, life throws several obstacles (handsome obstacles too) her way. Everything changes when the not-so-new boy, Cameron Owens, who has a past of his own, moves in right next door. Secrets from their past are dug up, complicating their personal lives as they try to navigate through their new adulthood.
Will they be able to keep their guard up and pull through or will they be vulnerable to the path made for them? Read to find out.
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