Bangkok's vibrant cityscape buzzes with life, a place where the past and future blend seamlessly. Among the city's hidden corners, amidst its busy streets and quiet temples, two men stand on the precipice of change.
Jake, a compassionate veterinarian, has spent years dedicating himself to his clinic and the animals he loves. His heart, however, carries scars from a love lost, a past relationship that left him cautious and guarded.
Oliver, or Oli as he prefers, is a spirited photographer who captures the fleeting beauty of everyday moments. Beneath his cheerful demeanor lies a fear of loss, a vulnerability rooted in a tragic past that still haunts him.
A chance meeting on a quiet evening at a quaint café sets their lives on an unexpected path. As their bond deepens, Jake and Oliver trails on a journey of healing, self-discovery, and growth. But life, with its unpredictable twists, soon leads them to a crossroads, forcing them to confront their deepest fears and desires.
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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