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Under the Floodlights

matildasengland

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Reads 2,895
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Parts 7
Time 1h 36m

matildasengland

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Darcie never expected to find herself on the same pitch as Georgia Stanway again. Not after the way their paths split-one chasing the spotlight of European football, the other left fighting for her place back home.

But fate has a way of drawing them together. Under the roar of the crowd and the burn of the floodlights, old feelings spark to life in ways neither of them can ignore.

For Georgia, the game has always been about control-play hard, win harder, and never let anyone see the cracks. For Darcie, it's about survival-pushing through pain, pressure, and the shadows of being left behind. Together, they're forced to face the truth: sometimes love is the most dangerous play of all.

As the season builds and the world watches, Darcie and Georgia must decide if they're willing to risk everything-their careers, their reputations, their hearts-for the chance to rewrite their story.

Because under the floodlights, every secret shines.All Rights Reserved

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