Stolen Smile
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She hid her pain behind a perfect smile. Until it cracked.
Ava Marlowe has mastered the art of pretending until a secret diagnosis and one school project change everything.
Now, her world is unraveling: friendships, rivalries, and the truth she's no longer willing to hide.
With a new voice rising inside her, and love blooming where she least expected, Ava must choose: keep pretending, or step into the spotlight scars and all.
A story of invisible battles, unexpected friendships, and finding strength in being seen.
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