Chapter 1 Cassian Whitmore , the crown prince of New York's elite social circle , had finally revered after three years of paralysis . Ith crew threw him a celebration party at their exclusive private club Mara Collins stood at the club entrance , clutching a ratefully prepared gift , about to push through the door when she heard voices from Inside - Cassian talking with his friends . " Dude , Cassian , Mara's been absolutely incredible to you . Without her these past three years , there's no fucking way you would've revered this " Tor real man . She's been there every day - massages , physical therapy , barely sleeping because she was scared you'd have a breakdown . That kand of devotion ? You owe her your life , " " She really is something special " Cassian's voice was low and warm . Mara's fingers trembled slightly as warmth bloomed in her chest . Then someone asked . " So when are you gonna pot a ring on it ? " The room fell dead silent . Mara's hand from mid - air , her heart racing . She held her breath , as if waiting for a verdict . After what felt like an eternity . Cassian's t cur through the silence , flat and distant : "I think of her as a sister . " not " Sister ?! " His friends voices exploded in disbelief . " She's been by your side for three years , and you see her as a sister ? Cassian , please tell me you're still hung up on that Juliette Voss , When you had your accident , she didn't even bother to check on you before she ghosted your ass . Now that you're better , she's back , but come on anyone but bar Cassian said nothing . Standing outside the door . Mara de her heart being crushed in someone's fist His silence was answer enough . She'd thought three years of unwavering devotion would earn his love . Instead , his heart had always belonged to the woman who'd abandoned him Three years ago , Cassian had been untouchable - a golden boy staying at the pinnacle of everything Ivy League graduate , heir to the family empire , skilled at skiing and equestrian sports , with a face that looked like it had been carved by angels Themselves And Mara ? She was just a scholarship student sponsored by the Whitmore family . She'd first seen him at the university awards ceremony . He stood on the stage , eyes cold and distant , posture perfect - like an untouchable pine tree covered in snow. She sat in the back row clutching her financial aid envelope , afraid to even applaud too loudly . Back then , Juliette Voss stood beside him - the campus beauty from an equally prestigious family . Everyone said they were a perfect match , like a prince and princess from a fairy tale . Then came the car accident . Cassian's spinal cord was damaged . The ductors said he might never walk again . Juliette never even entered his hospital room . She just sent a breakup text and vanished without a trace , The Whitmore heir who'd once had the world at bis feet suddenly found himself at rock bottom . He became vojacile , depressed , even attempted suicide . NURSE NO MORE : Once His Bedside Angel , Now the Queen He'll Never Deserve His parents , Margaret and Richard Whitmore , were devastated but helpless . That's when Maka stepped forward . She knelt beside his wheelchair and said softly , " Cassian , everything's gonna be okay . I'll be here with your " For the next three years , she learned every massage technique , survived on lines of sleep a night , terrified he might lose hope in the darkness When he had breakdowns and tried to hurt himself with a stool , she threw herself in front of him , taking the blow without hesitation , She stayed with him year after year , becoming the most important person in his life . Everyone said Cassian could only fall asleep when Marn was there . Now that he'd recovered , everyone assumed he'd warry her . Mara had allowed herself to dreamt of that too But now ? How could she not understand what this meant ? He was healed , Juliette was back And she , the " sister , " was expected to exit stage left . Chapter 2 In "Coaching His Heart" by CrushReel, the romantic tale unfolds after Kate and Tom experience a fleeting connection that leads to a misunderstanding, causing them to part ways. Fate intervenes when Kate reemerges as the assistant coach for a men's hockey team, bringing her face-to-face with Tom once more. Exploring themes of love, destiny, and second chances, this modern romance delves into the complexities of hidden emotions and the power of rekindled connections. Set against the backdrop of a grand mansion, the story weaves together secrets and revelations that promise to captivate readers seeking a heartfelt journey. 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