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Nothing to Lose

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Reads 67
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Parts 6
Time 50m

Lilah Grey is just attempting to struggle her way through her 22nd year of life after having her heart torn in two, surprisingly, she is starting to feel whole again. However, it is never that simple, is it? Thanks to her past, she has learned never to expect a future. What happens when the last person she ever expected to care for her, suddenly decides it is up to him to save her, and keep saving her? 

Ace Archer has never been Lilah's biggest fan. His father and hers have been making business deals as close friends since before either of them were even born, so while he is convinced that he certainly does NOT enjoy the company of Lilah Grey, he also can not seem to sit back and watch her fall apart. 

Ace has no idea what he is getting himself into, and Lilah has no idea why he would want to help her. But hey, what could possibly go wrong? 

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