Chelsea, a 32-year-old office worker, ends her engagement with Dave due to a mutual feeling of falling out of love and a focus on career aspirations. Opting for a fresh start, she applies for a branch manager position near her hometown, aiming to pursue her law school journey while being close to her parents.
Meanwhile, Gavin, 35, returns from a two-year stint in the US after his plan to propose to his girlfriend falls apart when she rekindles her romance with her ex. Heartbroken, Gavin extends his contract, prioritizing his career over relationships. He has no intention of opening his heart to love again.
However, destiny intervenes when Chelsea and Gavin unexpectedly cross paths. Despite their initial reluctance to pursue romance, a connection forms between them, challenging their plans for a solitary focus on career advancement. As they navigate the complexities of past heartbreak and newfound attraction, Chelsea and Gavin must decide whether to embrace this unexpected chance at love or cling to their individual paths.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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