Sticks & Stones.
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Last published Wed, Jun 3, 2026
"Once a lover, twice a stranger."
Giovanni West appears to have the perfect life - money, a loving husband, beautiful kids, and an enviable lifestyle. Living the dream, or so it seemed.
The dream takes an unexpected turn when Mateo's recent infidelities come to light, shattering Gio's expectations for his seemingly flawless life. Amidst the chaos, Daniel, a friend, becomes a shoulder to cry on but also an unexpected intruder in the delicate fabric of Mateo and Gio's marriage.
Now, as their lives spiral into uncertainty, will Mateo and Gio find the strength to weather this storm and salvage the remains of what they once thought was a perfect love story?
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