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Echoes in the Oakhaven Square

Architect Liam Hayes built his career on glass and steel, leaving his sleepy hometown, Oakhaven, in the rearview mirror without a second glance. Now, he’s back, tasked with a project that threatens to bulldoze the heart of the historic town square. Standing squarely in his path is Clara Evans, the passionate artist he remembers as the girl who barely knew he existed, now a fierce advocate for everything Oakhaven represents.

Clara has poured her life into preserving the charm of her town, running the local gallery that serves as the community’s soul. Liam’s arrival, bringing his big-city plans and cynical demeanor, is everything she despises. Yet, beneath the surface of their clashing ideologies and rekindled, decades-old friction, a spark ignites—unwelcome, inconvenient, and undeniably potent.

As lines blur between professional rivalry and personal history, Liam and Clara must confront not only their opposing visions for Oakhaven but also the echoes of a shared past and the possibility that the love they never expected might just be worth fighting for, even if it means tearing down the walls they’ve both built around their hearts.

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