His childhood friend has finally returned. Long ago, a lifetime ago, Benedict Bridgerton could not have imagined how his life would go on after his dearest friend, Temperance Collinsworth, moves across the sea to America when her noble father gets the political position many would fight and die for. But that summer was destined to destroy them, and with the death of his father, Benedict pushes out the one who cares most.
Years go by and after suffering tragedy of her own, Temperance and her family return to England. But much has changed in her absence and Benedict's silence. Life, and all that comes with it, has created not just an ocean between them, but an uncrossable boundary as well.
When tragedy strikes for a third time, can these childhood best friends finally put the past behind them and move forward? Or will egos, pride and feelings get in the way and leave them more scarred than life has already made them?
"You're different from what I expected," she said softly.
"How so?" he asked, glancing at her.
"I don't know," she replied, searching for the right words. "You just... have this way of making people feel like they matter. Even here, in this... nightmare."
He was quiet for a moment before responding. "You matter, Y/n. Don't forget that."
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Y/n wakes up in the deadly Squid Game, surrounded by strangers and fighting to survive. What she doesn't know is that the mysterious Frontman is watching her every move through the cameras- and she's caught his attention.