Lost Between the Pages

Shantal Garcia, a spoiled young woman, had everything—beauty, privilege, and the love of her adoptive family, especially her older brother, Deighland. Despite not being blood-related, Deighland treated her as his own sister. However, as time passed, Shantal sensed a growing distance between them. Convinced that Deighland had fallen for Beatriz, a long-time family friend, Shantal misinterpreted every gesture, despite Deighland having no romantic interest in Beatriz. Her insecurities deepened when Deighland's childhood friend, Jaden, returned, irritating her with his teasing behavior. Nathalie, Deighland's distant sister, also returned, further alienating Shantal. Her cold demeanor and the growing emotional distance from Deighland left Shantal feeling increasingly unwanted, especially when her adoptive parents, Ferdinand and Meghan, went abroad for a business trip. Meanwhile, Beatriz's affection for Deighland grew, and though she pretended to be supportive of Shantal, she secretly hoped to claim Deighland for herself. Jaden’s teasing eventually evolved into genuine feelings for Shantal, but she misread his advances, seeing them as nothing more than his usual behavior. Beatriz and Nathalie, both feeling threatened by Shantal, began plotting to isolate her. Nathalie took advantage of Shantal’s vulnerability, cruelly kicking her out of the house, making it seem like Shantal had run away. This left Deighland guilt-ridden, believing he was to blame for her departure. Shantal, heartbroken and confused, believed Deighland no longer wanted her, thinking he had fallen for Beatriz. The truth was, Deighland’s growing feelings for her were suppressed, but Shantal remained oblivious. Jaden’s feelings for Shantal made her more uncomfortable, and with Nathalie's return, Shantal felt more like an outsider. In despair, Shantal left and searched for her biological parents. She discovered her biological mother was alive, though her father had passed away. This helped her find some closure, and she returned ten years later, now a stronger, more independent woman with a new identity. Unbeknownst to her, the company she applied to work for was owned by the Garcia family, and Deighland now managed it. When Shantal and Deighland reunited, the unresolved emotions and misunderstandings resurfaced. Shantal was forced to confront the past and the hidden motives of those around her. Would she be able to repair her fractured relationships, or were the scars too deep to heal?