The Smile That Stayed
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Last published Thu, Sep 18, 2025
For Lia, school was supposed to be simple: friends, gossip, and avoiding the guy who keeps spreading rumors about her.
But then there's Kian. The boy who never talks, yet always seems to be watching. The boy with a weak smile, a notebook full of secrets... and a father hiding something behind locked doors.
When a note slips into Lia's hands - "You shouldn't have involved others, Lia..." - she realizes her life isn't just about crushes and classrooms anymore.
Because falling for Kian might mean uncovering the very secret someone is desperate to keep buried.
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