In Sickness And In Health
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Last published Sun, Jul 5, 2015
Leah, now in the 3rd stage of her terminal illness, is sick of the way everyone treats her likes she's fragile and weak.
Alex, relapsing from his intermittent explosive disorder, just wants to be left alone after the tragedy that struck him.
When the two meet, they instantly help each other in ways they didn't think possible- but their relationship is built on one big lie that threatens to tear them apart- the truth about Alex's condition. How long can Alex keep up the charade before his real illness catches up to him? Will Leah still love him despite his complicated past and deception?
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