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The Past Within

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Time 1h 5m

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⚠️TW: THROUGHOUT THIS BOOK IT MENTIONS INFERTILITY, THE USE OF DRUGS ANS ALCOHOL, ABUSE, MENTAL HEALTH AND DEATH⚠️

After losing her parents at the age of eight, Tamara Collins' life is turned upside down. Shuffled through the foster care system, she faces years of instability and pain. That is, until she meets Lucy Chen and Tim Bradford, a married couple whose love for each other is unwavering. Drawn to their warmth and strength, Tamara is adopted into their family, and for the first time in years, she feels like she belongs.

Tim and Lucy are devoted not only to each other but to Tamara, pouring their hearts into giving her the stable, loving home she never had. But as Tamara hits her teenage years, the scars of her past start to surface. By the age of sixteen, she begins abusing drugs and alcohol, battling her inner turmoil in secret. As her self-destructive behavior spirals, it begins to tear at the fabric of the family.

For Tim, Tamara's struggles unearth painful memories of his own past, pushing him to a breaking point. Though his love for Lucy remains strong, the trauma makes it hard for him to connect with Tamara. Lucy stands by his side, supportive as ever, but the emotional weight threatens to overwhelm even their seemingly unshakable marriage.

When Tim withdraws to protect himself, Tamara feels abandoned, and in a desperate act of rebellion, she pushes her family away. But their love is not so easily broken. With Lucy's unwavering support, Tim finds the courage to confront his past and realizes that leaving is not the answer. In a moment of shocking clarity, Tim returns, ready to rebuild their fractured family.

Together, the Chen-Bradford family must face the painful truths they've been avoiding, but through love, forgiveness, and resilience, they find that even through the fire, their bond is stronger than ever.All Rights Reserved

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