Ivy's POV
To love? How does it feel? It's a question that has plagued my mind for years, tangled in the web of my past heartbreaks. High school was a tumultuous time, leaving me scarred and unable to believe in love again. But then came Levi, my closest friend, my confidante, and my definition of love.
Levi had her own share of failed relationships, and witnessing her pain made me cautious. I feared becoming like her, always left alone with the remnants of shattered love. But deep down, I craved the love and affection I had seen in my parents' marriage. I longed for a partner who would cherish me and show me the tenderness I deserved.
The dream of finding a romantic partner who would truly care for me, who would love me unconditionally, became my guiding light. I yearned for a connectio
