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Last published Mon, Aug 4, 2025
Kate's got one shot: a scholarship to study literature far from the family drama and secrets she's desperate to escape. But the pressures of high school and a looming family threaten her plans.
Ben's fighting to rebuild his life after losing his job, juggling bills, and caring for a grumpy old man and his drunk father. With nowhere to turn, every step forward feels like a battle.
When their worlds collide, Kate and Ben find themselves tangled in a story neither saw coming. Can they rise above their pasts and chase the futures they deserve?
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