Slum King Meets Sunshine Girl
Anna Nichols, an orphan working as a clinic nurse, faces life's hardships with unwavering optimism, warming everyone around her like sunshine. Yet can't reach Victor Black's heart. Born in the slums of Cantana, Victor grew up in a harsh world that turned him cold and silent. Can Anna's light pull him from the darkness...?
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