SUGARBOUND (Completed)
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Maraiah Sorell Verez is living her dream running her own little bakery, pouring love and passion into every pastry she makes. For her, flour and sugar are more than ingredients; they're her escape and her hope for a sweeter future.
Kaelaejah River De Leon, a rising civil engineer, enters her shop by chance. At first, it's just about bread and coffee but soon, their casual encounters turn into late-night talks, quiet laughter, and a connection neither of them expected.
As Maraiah struggles to keep her bakery afloat and kael faces the weight of his family's expectations, both must choose between following the safe path or risking it all for love. Because sometimes, the sweetest recipe is the one you create together.
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