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The Heart That Waits in Vain
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Jeremy married Lana in place of his brother, who had run off. He believed he’d finally win her heart. But then Matthew returned, terminally ill, and Lana abandoned Jeremy to care for him. She even forced Jeremy to donate blood to save Matthew. Jeremy wants to let go, but Lana’s too possessive to allow it. Trapped in love and pain, what can he do?
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