New beginnings
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Last published Tue, Jan 21, 2025
Madeline Hayes is the girl everyone admires-confident, driven, and seemingly unshakable. But beneath the polished exterior, she hides struggles no one ever sees.
When Ryker Fords, the school's golden boy agrees to accompany Madeline, to a wedding as just friends, she never expected that night to change everything.
As Ryker gets closer, he begins to unravel the truth behind Madeline's facade, uncovering the secrets she's kept buried for so long.
But as their connection deepens, will Madeline finally let someone in, or will her hidden battles push him away?
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