After the Escape
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Fleeing from an arranged marriage she never wanted, Mahara escapes to an unknown place and starts a new, independent life. In her journey of self-discovery, she crossed the path with Saint, the gangsta boss with a quiet yet magnetic charm. She never knew that with his chaotic life, she find the beauty within it.
Will Mahara find the courage to embrace both her freedom and her heart's desires, or will the shadows of her past threaten to undo everything she has built?
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