Halfway To Us
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Last published Fri, Jun 19, 2026
Zarah Abubakar is an entrepreneur with a natural talent for baking and a life many admire. She is committed in a loving relationship and she appears to have everything figured out.
But behind the smiles lies a past marked by her parents' painful divorce and childhood scars she has never truly healed from.
When Amir Waziri, a familiar figure from her childhood unexpectedly reappears, he seemingly fits into her busy life.
As she struggles to balance love, ambition, and unresolved wounds, Zarah must confront the truth about herself and what it truly means to be happy.
Join her on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and love.
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