Dark Paradise [Joel Miller]
15 parts Ongoing 𝙄𝙉 𝙒𝙃𝙄𝘾𝙃
jeanette finds comfort in her dad's best friend, joel
[age-gap/slowburn/modern Joel Miller AU/no outbreak/set in 2024]
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Jeanette Thompson left Texas when she was just 12, after her father affair tore their family apart. Their relationship was never the same again and Jeanette swore she'd never forgive him.
But now, life has dealt a cruel hand. Jeanette's father is sick, battling cancer with every ounce of strength he has left. In a twist of fate, Jeanette's mother decides it's time to mend broken ties, sending her daughter back to Texas to face the ghosts of her past and to be there for her ailing father.
Back in Texas, Jeanette finds herself struggling with the pain of the past. Amidst the turmoil, she crosses paths with Joel, her father's best friend and neighbor. Joel, who once shared in the joys and sorrows of her childhood, becomes a guiding light in the darkness, offering support and understanding as Jeanette navigates the complexities of family, forgiveness, and redemption.