On That Same Year
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In the tangled web of her teenage years, Iris Dafian's life is a delicate balance of struggles. Academic pressures and fragile family dynamics threaten to consume her, dulling the vibrant spirit that once defined her. But then, fate intervenes, and she meets him - an unexpected soulmate who tenderly unravels her defenses.
As he fills the voids in her heart, Iris begins to heal, and hope and joy rekindle. Yet, just as love starts to bloom, fate deals a cruel blow. Iris is suddenly forced to leave behind the one person who brought her back to life.
Can she muster the courage to face the unknown, and find the strength to overcome the anguish of losing love?
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