Behind the smile..

Lucy Chen has always been good at pretending.
At Mid-Wilshire, she's confident, funny, and determined-the Lucy everyone knows and loves. But behind closed doors, her relationship with Chris is becoming something she can no longer control.
Lucy hides the truth from everyone, especially her brother Tim, terrified of what he'll do if he discovers what's really happening.
Then Lucy discovers she's pregnant, forcing her to confront a reality she's been desperately trying to avoid.
As Chris's behavior becomes more dangerous, Lucy's carefully constructed secret begins to fall apart. And when Tim finally realizes that his sister has been hiding something serious from him, he refuses to let her face it alone.
A story about fear, family, secrets, and finding the courage to ask for help.