Seven years ago, Annelisa made a choice that destroyed her life—walking away without a word and leaving behind everyone she loved while carrying a secret too painful to share. She built a new life on the other side of the world, convincing herself that she can never go back. But when the weight of what she left behind becomes too much, she returns home, hoping to find some peace. As long as she can avoid the one person she hurt the most. Will has spent years watching his friends find love and start families, all while trying—and failing—to move on from the only woman he ever loved. Every failed relationship is a reminder of what he lost when the love of his life disappeared without a goodbye. He’s tried to bury the resentment he holds for his childhood sweetheart, but when she walks back into his life at a friend’s party, the pain resurfaces like it never left. As unspoken truths come to light, old wounds are ripped open once more, and they are forced to confront the past they never truly let go of. Pieces of Us is the heart-wrenching final installment in the Circle of Friends series, exploring whether love can truly be rekindled after heartbreak—or if some betrayals can never be forgiven.