It Had To Be You
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MatureOngoing1h 3m
Last published Wed, May 13, 2026
A hopeless romantic, convinced that true love conquers all, discovers she's about to become the footnote in someone else's love story. She must confront the harsh truth: she was never the love of his life, but rather the obstacle to be overcome. Will she find the strength to walk away, or will she cling to the fantasy of a love that's been a lie all along?
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