Balance
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While seemingly perfect on the outside, Layla Eaton is anything but perfection. Layla constantly struggles to balance her parents extravagant lifestyle and their expectations of perfection with her own inner demons and personal tragedy all the while never letting their immaculately constructed facade slip. But, then there's Aidan. The newest addition to Layla's life that tempts her to allow her perfect image to unravel by solving her troubles, easing her worries and teaching her life isn't all about perfection. All the while keeping a secret himself that is sure to put a dent in Layla's balanced life.
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