"AGAINST THE ODDS"

rough the shelves, her fingers trailed over the spines of the books, feeling a sense of co

ouched, and a spark of connection ran through both of them. Apologet

was okay. Ashley hesitated, unsure how much to share. But the

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ngly. "I know a thing or

lf opening up to Ethan about her past, her passion for art, and her struggles. E

. Ethan invited her to attend an intimate music performance at his store t

nded Ashley a small piece of

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we'll fa

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She knew in that moment, her li