Chasing Shadows of the Past
Shu Freidman
164,896 Words
164,896 Words
In a city where shadows linger and pasts refuse to fade, Isabella Fairchild returns after four years, only to find herself ensnared in a web of unresolved emotions and chilling encounters. At Café de Lune, her best friend Jonathan Lark tries to coax her out of her reverie, but the specter of Lucian Blackwood looms large. Once a source of warmth and laughter, Lucian is now a figure shrouded in icy detachment, his heart hardened by betrayal. As Isabella grapples with her feelings of guilt and fear, Lucian's presence ignites a tension that threatens to unravel the fragile threads of her new life. When an unexpected opportunity arises for an exclusive interview with Lucian, Isabella is torn between her professional ambitions and the haunting memories of their shared past. As she navigates the treacherous waters of rekindled feelings and lingering resentment, the stakes rise. Will she confront the man who once held her heart, or will she retreat into the safety of her self-imposed exile? With every encounter, the suspense thickens, leading to a climactic confrontation that could either heal their fractured bond or shatter it forever. In a tale woven with longing, regret, and the quest for redemption, Isabella must decide if she can face the truth of her past and the man she once loved.
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