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The Things We Break unravels the tumultuous, fated romance of Evan and Tristan, two souls inextricably linked since childhood by a legendary red thread. Their intense first love in a small, troubled town is shattered by Tristan's traumatic past, family dysfunction, addiction, and a devastating separation. Years later, Evan, now a therapist in stable but passionless relationships, finds her world upended by Tristan's unexpected return—a successful tattoo artist still battling deep-seated demons. As their raw, undeniable connection rekindles, they must confront twelve years of unresolved heartbreak, false accusations, and the enduring scars of abuse. Can their unwavering love survive the profound challenges of healing, self-worth, and a past that constantly threatens to break them, or are some ties too tangled to ever fully mend? Comparable works include Romeo and Juliet