Years have passed and after what was supposed to be a celebratory day with Ellie and Ana Solano graduating from university quickly becomes their worst nightmare. After the disappearance of their mom Petra Solano, the twins and half-brother Mateo take over the three shares of the family hotel, The Marbella. Time heals the wound of Petra, and the three of them continue on with their lives until old highschool friends, secret siblings and complicated love lives get in the way.
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Ella is falling apart trying to live a "perfect" high school life. Then she meets Ren, who can see past her scars. Suddenly perfection isn't her only option.
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Ella Volkov is a gifted music student, but she's depressed and starting to crack under the pressure of high school. Her overbearing father won't even let her choose what instrument she plays. Then she finds herself alone at a party with Ren, her best friend's crush. She'd always thought he was rude, but after that night he's all Ella can think about. Now she's trapped. If Ella dates Ren, it will ruin her friendship with Jenny. But if she stays true to Jenny, she's losing the one person who can see past her scars. It's up to Ella to decide if she will forge her own path, or stay in the "perfect" box designed for her...
Content and/or Trigger Warning: depression, anxiety, self-harm, violence, sexual assault.
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