Just how it is
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Last published Tue, Mar 5, 2024
The story starts off as an orphan named Taylor is being called to the main office for her to help make the new kid, Ayden, more comfortable.
Taylor ends up getting adopted buy some rich man which she doesn't appreciate. But ends up learning the secret about why her parents gave her up, where her best friend went, and even about herself.
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