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Second book of the story "One Day I'll Have it All"
After three years of fiery love, one catastrophic fight shatters the lives of Leah and Valentina, sending them on separate paths neither wanted to walk. With Leah remaining in London, the captain of her beloved Arsenal, and Valentina making a new home in Barcelona, they attempt to rebuild their lives-alone, yet haunted by each other's absence.
For Valentina, Barcelona is a fresh start but also a relentless reminder of what she left behind. A city of beauty and promise quickly becomes a hollow shell as guilt, heartbreak, and memories of Leah follow her at every turn. On the pitch, her new teammates see the rising star she's meant to be, but Valentina struggles to connect-to her team, her city, and herself.
Leah, on the other hand, buries her heartbreak under a mask of control, her days filled with leadership, matches, and a whisky glass at night. The world sees Arsenal's unshakable captain, but her walls begin to crack as she wrestles with jealousy, unresolved anger, and a love that refuses to fade.
As both women navigate the scars of their past, they find their lives intersecting in unexpected ways-through mutual friends, international tournaments, and the cruel irony of a Champions League draw. Old wounds reopen, and unresolved feelings threaten to surface, forcing them to question whether love alone can bridge the growing distance between them.
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