A Case Study Of Us (Hopeless Series #2)

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Maria Asteria Guevarra is known as one of the smartest girls in HUMSS 11. She almost has it all - looks? Check. Intelligence? Check. She's the perfect definition of "beauty and brains."

The problem is, she isn't exactly kind. Maria is brutally straightforward. Whatever she feels, she says without hesitation, never caring whether her words hurt someone or not. For her, honesty is far better than sugarcoated lies made just to protect people's feelings.

A lot of boys admire her, but gaining her attention is nearly impossible. After experiencing heartbreak, Maria keeps her distance from anyone who tries to pursue her. Deep inside, she's still hoping that the man who once broke her heart will eventually come back.

Not until he entered her life.

A guy who became her rival in almost everything - debates, recitations, academic competitions, and even simple classroom activities. He's serious when it comes to his studies, intelligent, wealthy, and undeniably attractive - basically the exact definition of her ideal type.

But there's one thing she absolutely hates about him: his sarcastic personality and the way he effortlessly defeats her every single time.

Pero paano kung unti-unting nagbabago ang tingin mo sa lalaking itinuring mong kalaban sa lahat ng bagay? Paano kung siya rin pala ang unti-unting nagbabago sa'yo?

For the first time, Maria begins to see the brighter side of life. She slowly learns to accept failures, mistakes, and imperfections - things she never allowed herself to embrace before.

Like what others always say, "Walang matigas na tinapay sa mainit na kape."