CRUELLY KIND

Serra Valentine grew up in Damon Sinclair's house - but never in his world. Her mother was the housekeeper. His family was old money. They were never close, but they were never enemies either. Not until his mother died, and a month later, his father married the maid.

Damon never forgave any of them. Not his father. Not Katherine. And not Serra - the girl who did nothing wrong, but became the easiest place to put his anger. He left for years to escape the wreckage his family became. He never planned on coming back.

Now his father has dragged him home with a threat he can't ignore, and straight into a welcome-home party for the family he despises. The moment he sees Serra again, something in him goes cold and sharp - the same mask he's worn for years to hide the truth he can't afford to admit: he never stopped wanting her.

Serra doesn't know any of that. All she sees is the boy who used to tolerate her now looking at her like she's something to be endured. She doesn't know his silence is guilt. She doesn't know his coldness is a lie he tells himself every single day.
Living under the same roof. Sitting in the same lecture halls. Carrying the weight of two families that were never supposed to become one - Damon and Serra are about to find out that hate this loud was never hate at all.

🌸 Author's Note 🌸

Cruelly Kind is an original story created from my own imagination, ideas, and creativity.
All characters, plots, events, and the world within this novel are my original work. Please respect my effort and do not copy, reproduce, or use any part of this story without my permission.
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- Written by MissMelbie_