Bound By Secrets
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Last published Sun, Jan 26, 2025
When Lila's mother remarried, her new husband's younger brother, Declan Hale, became part of the family.
A decade older than her, Declan has always been a distant, mysterious figure-present for holidays but never fully a part of her life.
Growing up, Lila nursed a harmless crush on him, but now, at 21, she's seeing him in a completely different light.
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