Deflected Hearts By Cali Melle < ESSENTIAL × CHOICE >

Upon discovering he is the father, August vows to be involved, but Poppy is hesitant to let him back into her heart to avoid being hurt again. Key Characters

Unknown to August, Poppy is pregnant. She leaves town to finish her degree and raise the baby independently, wanting to avoid being a burden to his professional aspirations. Deflected Hearts by Cali Melle

Described as driven, independent, and vulnerable. She struggles to balance her education with her pregnancy while guarding herself against August's re-entry into her life. Critical Reception Upon discovering he is the father, August vows