Against All Odds
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A NOVELLA-
Bilal has always taken life in stride-an easygoing family physician who enjoys his work but refuses to let the weight of responsibility dampen his charm and humour. As the heir to a prestigious hospital, he's used to admiration, but when Hafsa-a brilliant and beautiful final-year med student-steps into his world, she's unlike anyone he's met before.
Hafsa, raised in a strict and modest household, is disciplined, cautious, and fiercely protective of her reputation. The last thing she expects during her internship is the attention of the esteemed Dr. Bilal himself. His interest unsettles her, yet it sparks something thrilling-something she's never allowed herself to explore.
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