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even when it hurts
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Sedang Ditulis, Pertama kali diterbitkan Sep 10, 2025
**Description:**
Emery's life has always felt heavy-weighted by shadows of depression, mornings that never seem to start, and nights spent clinging to the quiet safety of her "little space." To the outside world, she's just another college girl trying to hold it together. But inside, she's fraying at the edges.

Then there's Liam. Gentle, persistent, and the only person who looks at Emery like she isn't broken. He doesn't see her as a burden-he sees her as *herself*. But letting him in means showing him the parts of her she hides: the softness, the vulnerability, the secret world she escapes to when everything feels too much.

Can Emery trust someone else with her fragile heart? Or will the weight of her silence push him away before love has the chance to grow?

A story about shadows and light, broken pieces and soft spaces-and the kind of love that doesn't try to fix you, only holds you while you heal.
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Lara has always lived in the shadows, convinced she isn't enough. The world feels overwhelmingly loud, too vivid, and far too big for someone like her. She hides from attention, avoids risks, and sees herself through a lens of self-doubt, her flaws magnified and her worth invisible. Life in the background feels safer, even if it means missing out on connection and joy. When a group project pairs her with Nathan, her confident and charismatic classmate, Lara's carefully guarded world begins to shift. Nathan exudes ease and charm, surrounded by friends whose laughter and effortless connection make her feel even more out of place. Yet, his quiet kindness and surprising attentiveness draw her in, challenging her belief that she doesn't belong. For the first time, Lara begins to wonder if maybe, just maybe, she's not as invisible as she thought. As she spends more time with Nathan and his friends, Lara slowly starts to open up. Their warmth chips away at her defenses, but it also forces her to confront her fears. She struggles with feelings of inadequacy and questions whether she's truly deserving of the attention and affection she's receiving. Her growing feelings for Nathan only intensify this internal conflict-can someone like him really see her as worthy, and more importantly, can she see herself that way? Encouraged by her steadfast best friend Bea and Nathan's quiet support, Lara begins the painful but necessary journey toward self-acceptance. It's a battle fought not against others but within herself. She starts to realize that her worth isn't defined by perfection or others' opinions but by embracing who she truly is. Lara's story is one of identity, courage, and breaking free from self-imposed limitations. It's about stepping out of the shadows and discovering that the hardest battles often lead to the brightest transformations. Will she claim her place in the world or retreat to the safety of the background?