Lies for love
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Last published Thu, Jan 16, 2025
Penelope Featherington, a successful but secretive writer, is used to living a life away from prying eyes, enjoying anonymity. However, her secluded world is turned upside down when she unexpectedly runs into Colin Bridgerton, her longtime friend and secret love from her youth. He has returned to London after a long journey full of new plans, but unexpectedly finds himself in a difficult situation due to family pressure.
Trying to help each other, they agree to a fake engagement to settle their problems. But in this play full of awkward moments and sincere conversations, their friendship begins to change. The line between lies and real feelings becomes thinner, and the secrets that Penelope has hidden for so long threaten to come out.
Will they be able to sort out their feelings and find a path to happiness, or will their impromptu game jeopardize everything they have built?
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