Was I not enough?
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When Layla discovers a message meant for someone else - a confession wrapped in perfume and betrayal - her world shatters. The man she loved gave his heart to another. As the lies unravel, so does the version of love she thought was real.
A story of secrets, heartbreak, and the painful question that lingers: Was I not enough?
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