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We were destined (Book 2)

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Six years after walking out of rehab, Carter West is still trying to find solid ground. Jobless, restless, and haunted by the fear of relapse, he’s slipping—until a familiar face pulls him back. She was a memory he never meant to hold on to— Aishwariya Patel, the quiet girl from the rehab rooftop, is now engaged to a man who controls her and is trapped in a life she never chose. He sees the fire she’s forgotten. She sees the wounds he tries to hide. In stolen glances and unspoken truths, They begin to find what they’d lost in themselves—and in each other. They were never supposed to meet again. But some stories refuse to stay buried. Welcome to the second book in the With You series. While this is a standalone story that can be read on its own, I highly recommend reading To Start Over first. That's where Carter West's journey truly begins—his struggles, his past, and the relationships that shaped him. Several characters from To Start Over will also make their way into this book, adding deeper layers and emotional continuity. This story is about second chances, quiet strength, and the unexpected ways people can find each other when they need it most.
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