He Sees Right Through Me
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Isabella has a lot of sadness in her soul that she hides with a mask she wears everyday.
What happens when a new coworker at the cafe she works in sees right through her mask?
But Liam only sees through her mask because he wears one of his own.
*The cover art is from Pinterest, but the story is completely mine. Bear with me, this is my first story on here. Hope you enjoy!*
Trigger Warning:
Story contains topics of depression, anxiety, and self harm.
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