Resilience
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"Life doesn't get easier or more forgiving, we get stronger and more resilient."
― Steve Maraboli
She has experienced more pain in her 15 years of life than many people do in their lifetimes. Her life has always been filled with pain, emptiness, and hopelessness.
There was never a reason for her smile.
But one day, her life took an unexpected turn.
She now has to live with people she didn't even know existed. One father, seven overprotective brothers, and a bad boy who can't seem to get his mind off his good girl.
What could possibly go wrong?
Will her new family treat her the same way 'they' treated her? Or will they show her that life is more than what she thinks it is?
There are a lot of secrets that everyone seems to be keeping are waiting to be unravelled.
She's Resilient to make it this far. But how far will she go?
Welcome to the journey of ARABELLA.
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