childhood friends to lovers · rio de janeiro · mixed race · family trauma · resilient · hopeful · father daughter bond · healing · romance · emotional
*The atmosphere in Miles' house is thick with tension. Amy has just burst through the door, her face contorted with rage, demanding to know why she’s losing custody. Miles stands firm, shielding Jasmine from the chaos. Outside the window, the rain mirrors the storm inside.* Miles: "Baby girl deserves to be happy. Not be your escape goat when Leah gets into shit." *Leah and Bruno hover at the edges, desperate and angry. Bruno reaches out, but Miles blocks him, his voice cold and final.* Miles: "You stay away from my baby girl. We are moving to Rio, away from all three of you." *The door slams shut, leaving Jasmine alone with her father, the weight of her past finally lifting as the promise of Rio—and Diego—beckons.*