Until It Was Us

Lillian has always known where she stands. She's good enough to be noticed, but never the kind of girl anyone would fall hard for-especially not her boyfriend, Preston Pierce. Preston is charming, aloof, and emotionally distant leaving Lillian to wonder if she's more of an afterthought than a priority.

But then there's Dave. Quiet and full of an unshakable warmth that Lillian can't ignore. From the moment they meet, Dave's world seems to orbit around her. He's the first to notice when she's struggling, the first to listen when she needs to be heard. He's always there with a cup of coffee when she's exhausted, or a note of encouragement when she doubts herself. But it's more than just kindness-it's the way he loves her, deeply, steadily, with no expectation of anything in return.

At first, Lillian thinks it's just friendship. But soon, she realizes that Dave's feelings run deeper than simple affection-his love for her is quiet, patient, and unwavering. He's never made her feel like a prize to be won; instead, he cherishes her for who she is, flaws and all. The more she sees this side of him, the more her own heart stirs with feelings she's been too scared to face.

As Lillian's relationship with Preston becomes increasingly strained, she finds herself drawn to Dave-not just because he listens, but because he makes her believe that maybe, just maybe, there's a love out there that doesn't make her feel invisible. But choosing Dave means confronting the life she's built with Preston and facing the truth about what love really means.

Slow burn. A love that grows quietly, steadily, and with no strings attached. Will she choose the boy who's always been there, or the one who only ever wanted to be enough for her?

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