Candescent
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  • Parts 7
  • Time 1h 39m
  • Reads 63
  • Votes 12
  • Parts 7
  • Time 1h 39m
Ongoing, First published Sep 22, 2023
It should've been simple: Mitchell, my husband, Ellis, my best friend, like in teen comedies where the girl ends up with her best friend's brother or her brother's best friend or some other variation, but I'm not a teenager, and this isn't a fairytale. 

Real world decisions are too damn hard. 

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In this emotionally-charged tale of love, family and the complexities of relationships, Olivia Bennett a strong-willed entrepreneur rewrites a known tale of a bride jilted on her wedding day, instead leaving her groom Mitchell King at the altar and shocking everyone in attendance. Mitchell's older brother, Ellis King is torn between his loyalty to Mitchell and unraveling the reasons behind Olivia's sudden change in heart. He offers her a listening ear leading to an unexpected night that forever changes the trajectory of their lives. Their connection grows, waxing and waning as hasty decisions and misunderstandings get in the way.

 As Olivia struggles to keep her head above water despite her inner turmoil and the pressures from her family, she's confronted with a health scare that leaves her with no choice but to face her feelings head on. Ellis and Olivia, now facing the challenges of an impending parenthood, must navigate the complex situation while battling the hurdles of life as well as the consequences of their choices. As their now strained family dynamics threaten to push their relationship to the brink, they remain unshaken and determined to create a loving and stable home for their child, seeking hope and holding on to what they now share amidst the conflicts that surround them
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