Looking from Afar
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When Abhishek Sharma, a soft-spoken and submissive maid, has been serving Pat Cummins, a ruthless and possessive CEO, for four years, their worlds collide in a whirlpool of forbidden desire. Abhishek's secret admiration for Pat has only grown stronger, but his insecurity about his age, body, and social status holds him back.
Pat, haunted by anger issues and a dominating nature, sees Abhishek as his prized possession. As their paths entwine, Pat's possessiveness escalates, and Abhishek's fear and longing intensify.
Will Abhishek muster the courage to reveal his feelings, or will Pat's darkness consume him? Dive into this angsty, slow-burn romance, where the lines between love and obsession blur, and the consequences of desire threaten to destroy them both.
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