The girl behind the walls
Clara has spent most of her life learning how to hide her pain. Growing up in a home where love was often overshadowed by harsh words and emotional distance, she became afraid of vulnerability, disappointment, and abandonment. Her mother's constant warnings, though rooted in love, left Clara terrified of making mistakes and failing the people she loved.
As she prepares to begin medical school, Clara hopes the new chapter will give her a chance to become someone different. But starting over isn't as easy as she imagined.
Then she meets Daniel online.
She isn't looking for love, and she certainly isn't ready for a relationship. But Daniel's patience and genuine interest slowly begin breaking through the walls she has spent years building. Just when Clara starts wondering if she can finally let someone into her heart, her old fears return.
Between the pressure of medical school, complicated family expectations, friendships, and her growing feelings for Daniel, Clara must confront the parts of herself she has spent years running from.
But love may not be the only thing waiting for her in this new chapter.
Sometimes, the hardest battle isn't finding someone to love you—it's believing that you are worthy of being loved without losing yourself in the process.
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Chapter: CHAPTER 11At first, nobody was worried. The mall wasn't particularly far from their house, and Maria occasionally stopped to look at things along the way. Flora assumed her daughter had been delayed by a queue or had met someone she knew. By noon, she had begun checking the time. At one o'clock, she sent Clara to the sitting room to see whether Maria had returned. At two, she started pacing between the kitchen and the front door. "Where is that girl?" Flora muttered, glancing at the clock again. "She should have been back hours ago." Clara sat on the sofa, her attention divided between the television and the road outside. "Maybe the mall is crowded, Mum." "For milk and eggs?" Clara had no answer. Flora picked up her phone and called Maria's number. It rang. And rang. And rang. Eventually, the call ended without an answer. Flora frowned and tried again. This time, the call went unanswered once more. "She's probably talking to someone," Clara offered, although a
Last Updated: 2026-10-29
Chapter: CHAPTER 10Clara kept staring at the photo, her eyes moving between Daniel's face and the girl standing beside him. Maria. Her sister. The same sister whose disappearance had left a wound in Clara's heart that had never truly healed. Why was Daniel standing next to Maria in that photo? And more importantly, what was their connection? Clara brought the photo closer to her face, examining every little detail as though she might discover an answer hidden somewhere in the background. Daniel looked younger, but there was no mistaking him. His eyes, his nose, the shape of his face—it was undoubtedly him. Maria, whose face showed only half, but Clara couldn't forget that bright smile that Maria always wore. A smile that had disappeared from their lives years ago. Clara's fingers tightened around the phone. Could Daniel have been connected to Maria's disappearance? The thought sent an uncomfortable chill down her spine. For years, Clara had tried to convince herself that Maria ha
Last Updated: 2026-10-29
Chapter: CHAPTER 9 Daniel sat at the edge of his bed, staring at his phone with an expression he couldn't quite explain. It was Friday morning, and for the first time in a long while, he found himself looking forward to the weekend for a reason other than having a break from work. Clara. Ever since she had agreed to go on a date with him, he had been thinking about how to make their first outing memorable without making her uncomfortable. He opened their conversation and read her last message again. Clara: I'm free this weekend. We can discuss the details later. A smile tugged at the corners of his mouth. She had agreed. That was enough to make his morning better, but he still needed to decide where to take her. A restaurant seemed too formal. The cinema might not give them enough time to talk. A crowded event would probably make it difficult to get to know each other properly. He wanted somewhere comfortable, somewhere they could have a conversation without feeling as though the e
Last Updated: 2026-10-23
Chapter: CHAPTER 8Clara was woken up by her alarm at exactly 5:00 a.m.The shrill sound filled her room, disturbing the peaceful silence that had settled over the dorm, She groaned, pulled her blanket over her head, and blindly reached for her phone on the bedside table.She managed to silence the alarm after a few unsuccessful attempts."Five more minutes," she mumbled to herself.But she knew better than to fall asleep again. Her classes started at eight, and she still had to shower, get dressed, and eat breakfast before leaving for school. The last thing she wanted was to arrive late on her first week of medical school.With a reluctant sigh, she pushed the blanket aside and sat up.Her room was still dim, illuminated only by the faint glow of the streetlights filtering through her curtains. Everything was quiet. she had no roommate for now, she was paired with a student, whom hadn't resumed for now which made Clara wonder why.Clara stretched her arms above her head before picking up her phone.Sin
Last Updated: 2026-10-23
Chapter: CHAPTER 7The class ended, Clara and Amara headed outside for a short break. The afternoon sunlight spread across the campus, illuminating the walkways and the green lawns surrounding the academic buildings. A gentle breeze moved through the trees, carrying the sounds of students talking, laughing, and calling out to friends. Some students sat beneath the trees with their textbooks open on their laps, trying to make the most of the break. Others gathered in small groups, sharing snacks and discussing their classes. Near the garden, a few students were taking pictures, apparently determined to preserve every moment of their first day. Clara adjusted the strap of her bag as she walked beside Amara. “My feet are already tired,” Amara announced. Clara glanced at her. “We've barely walked around the campus.” “Exactly. That's the problem. This school is too big. I feel like I've walked halfway across the country just trying to find my classrooms.” Clara laughed. “You're exaggerating.”
Last Updated: 2026-10-21
Chapter: CHAPTER 6Clara shook her head and returned her attention to her notebook, determined not to give Amara another reason to tease her. A few seconds passed before Amara closed her own notebook with a sigh. “Let's head to the cafeteria. I'm starving.” Clara glanced at her. “Didn't you eat breakfast?” “Yes, but that was hours ago. Besides, all this pretending to understand everything the lecturer said has exhausted me.” Clara laughed as she packed her things. “You weren't pretending to understand everything. You were actually taking notes.” “Exactly. It requires a lot of effort.” “You're so dramatic.” “And you're beginning to sound like my mother.” Amara picked up her bag and stood. “Come on, future doctor. Let's find something to eat before I collapse in this classroom.” Clara followed her out, smiling. For someone she had met only a few hours earlier, Amara was surprisingly easy to be around. She talked a lot, made jokes about almost everything, and seemed to possess a
Last Updated: 2026-10-21
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