Echoes of Regret
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Shayla Abbott despises change. So when she starts at a new high school, she's ready for the worst. Gavin Miles: serious, stoic, and indifferent to Shayla. But beneath his cool exterior, Gavin is falling for her, despite his best efforts to hide it.
Both Shayla and Gavin have turbulent dating histories, yet their paths keep crossing in unexpected ways throughout their early adult lives. As they navigate the chaotic tunnel of love, filled with uncertainties and heartaches, they continuously find themselves drawn back to each other.
Years later, Gavin interrupts Shayla's wedding to her supposed true love, forcing them both to confront their feelings and the undeniable connection that has always brought them together. Can they find their way out of the darkness and into a future where they can be together?
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