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Lizette Chavez only wants to escape her cruel life in the arms of her family, and marrying Hale Salcedo is her only hope. But as she learns the dark truth behind his past, she must decide if love can survive the shadows of old mistakes.
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Lizette Chavez has only ever dreamed of escape--from the cruelty of her own home, from a life that's never been hers to claim. Her chance comes when she meets Hale Salcedo, a man older than her and a widower raising two children who've yet to accept her. Determined to win their love, Lizette pours her heart into becoming the mother they lost. But when Hale's past resurfaces--revealing secrets about the tragic death of his wife--Lizette begins to wonder if she's stepped into safety or danger. Hale swears he will never repeat the mistakes that cost him everything, but can Lizette trust him enough to believe that their future won't be haunted by his past?
DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish.
COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos
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