Never Settle
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Last published Thu, Mar 16, 2023
Adaline lives, works, and parties with her two best friends.
She has been in a relationship with Adam for the past 7 years. Her friends can't stand him. They think she is just settling.
One night.
One club.
Could change it all....
When you have been mentally abused and belittled for 7 years, do you let go and take a chance, or do you settle for what you already have and what you already know?
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