Lillian thought she could handle Derek’s reckless love, but after years of heartbreak and betrayal, she finally finds the courage to walk away. Now she faces her family’s matchmaking schemes and a new job back home, torn between the thrill of toxic passion and the terrifying freedom of starting over. Can she choose herself for the first time—or will she end up crawling back to the man who broke her heart?
Sold to save my father’s company, I ended up pregnant with a man who only sees me as a bargaining chip. Now my secret could destroy us both—especially if my ruthless father or possessive lover discovers the truth. With nowhere to run, how do I choose between shame, survival, and a child no one can ever know about?
Aubrey gave up her art, her dreams, and even her dignity for Caleb—the campus golden boy who swore he’d always protect her. But when vicious rumors and betrayal shatter her trust, she learns the cruel campus forum post haunting her was written by Caleb himself. Will she finally break free, or let love keep her trapped in his twisted game?