Not Even a Nod

RI RENEE™ 33 stories

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Summary

BOOK TWO of BURIED TRUTHS ~ Lia thought first love meant forever. She gave Martin her trust, her time, her devotion—only to be repaid with silence, indifference, and betrayal in the very moments she needed him most. From the cold brush at the airport to the crushing reveal at his grandmother’s funeral, Lia learns that love built on pride and control can shatter without warning. But heartbreak does not define her. With quiet dignity, Lia rebuilds her life, chasing her dreams and refusing to look back. Four years later, when fate places her in the same room with John—the one who once saw her pain when no one else did—she discovers that healing isn’t about who broke you, but about who finally pays attention. A story of betrayal, resilience, and the power of dignity.