Coming Home To You
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Last published Thu, Oct 24, 2024
When Helen Thompson returns to her hometown of Willow Creek for a high school reunion, she's confronted with a past she thought she'd left behind. Her former sweetheart, Robert Wallington, the man she loved and lost to ambition, still resides in the town.
Robert, now 52 and divorced, has never forgotten Helen. His friends, Jake and Mike, have been his support system, but the void Helen left remains.
As Helen and Robert reconnect, old emotions resurface. Can they rekindle their lost love, or will past heartaches and fears tear them apart?
- Robert Wallington (52): Divorced, successful, but unfulfilled
- Helen Thompson (50s): Robert's high school sweetheart, city professional
- Jake Louis (39): Robert's best friend, cardiologist
- Mike Warren (40): Robert's friend, interior designer
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