In the wake of heartbreak, Ethan is slowly rebuilding his life after the disappearance of his wife, Ashley.. But just when Ethan dares to believe in a future filled with happiness with Lily , Ashley's unexpected return turns everything upside down.
As Ashley re-enters Ethan's life, he is thrown into turmoil, caught between the memories of their shared history and the undeniable connection he has built with Lily. Ashley's arrival forces Ethan to confront unresolved feelings, long-buried regrets, and the questions that linger in the wake of her absence. Can he reconcile his past with his present, or will Ashley's presence jeopardize the love he's found with Lily?
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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