A Promised I Held Onto (Promises #1)
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Last published Tue, Aug 5, 2025
PROMISES TRILOGY BOOK 1
"Bakit nga ba mahirap bitawan ang isang taong hindi mo naman kailanman hawak nang buo?"
Alexandra "Lexa" Buendia has always believed in keeping things simple, especially in terms of friends, school and dreams. Until Den Aeron Valderamos walked back into her life. The boy who used to be just a name from her past suddenly became the only person who made her feel at home. He wasn't loud. He wasn't perfect. But with every soft glance and quiet gesture, Lexa began to believe in something she never dared hope for. A love story hiding behind their friendship.
Until one quiet promise, "I'll always be here for you" - made her believe he'd stay.
She held onto those words like they were her lifeline even when Den slowly started changing, pulling away without a reason, and leaving her wondering what she did wrong.
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SD: 07/29/25
Romance | Drama | Emotional Fiction
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