Heartbreak can leave scars that never fully heal. For him, trust in love vanished the moment his past girlfriend left without a trace, leaving him alone and shattered. His days are spent in isolation, with a distant father and no mother to turn to. He has learned to live with the ache of loneliness, convinced that love was never meant for him.
For her, love has always seemed like a fleeting illusion-something she's never experienced, nor ever trusted. Surrounded by a bustling family, she watches others fall into the trap of temporary emotions, never daring to get caught herself.
When their worlds collide, two hearts that have given up on love find themselves questioning everything. Could they be the ones to prove themselves wrong, or will they forever remain lost in the shadows of their pasts?
Can scars of the past ever be erased? Even when the times have passed and the place is gone, can you ever forget what had happened?
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Coming from a broken home with an abusive, alcoholic mother, Ryleigh suffers in silence, feeling helpless and unloved. When she could no longer take the abuse, she makes a life-changing escape to New York City to start afresh but stumbles upon many obstacles pertaining her past.Being in the tough, competitive city of New York she is deceived, diminished and belittled. The only thing that keeps her going is her passion for freedom and love. She got her freedom. Question is, will she find her love? Will she find someone that sees past her scars and flaws and imperfections? Someone that loves her for who she is?
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