Embracing Solace
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ISLA NAIS #1: Embracing Solace
"At times when I was empty and broken, you were with me, my solace."
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Sanaya Ortiz is a well-known model who is currently engaged in a controversy. In her five years in the modeling industry, she had never been involved in any of them until recently. Because of the issue, Sanaya didn't expect that her life would be put in danger. She had to temporarily leave the city to hide.
On the island, where the locals are benevolent and accommodating, she met the young man who would make her feel different emotions.
Known as a kind but silent and mysterious man, Levi Paredes became mesmerized by the beauty she possessed. He did everything to get close to her. He befriended her, and they eventually became comfortable with one another.
As they find solace in each other's presence, to what extent are they willing to hold on to embrace it?
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