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Veda Estelle Starr 

After having been left by her long-term 8-year boyfriend and baby daddy, Veda is thrown back to the blank canvas of starting over with her 6 year old girl, Lakeleigh. Moving out of their hometown a hundred miles away and settling into their new apartment, Veda is persistent on making sure Lake only sees and experiences the best and better things in life...even if it means having someone else pave her future for her. 

Killian Ever Snow

Money and growth. That has been the main motto that has gotten Killian the things he has now. Aside from his favorite saying "Life is hard. Wear a helmet", Killian has been a one minded man. He did whatever he needed to do to get where he is and now, at 29 years old, he has built himself an empire that lets him do whatever he wants for the rest of his life. What happens when Veda bumps into him with a sleeping Lakeleigh in her arms?All Rights Reserved

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