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   It was always perfect. by Pinxilight

   Fandoms: Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn, Bridgerton (TV)  

   • Mature
   • No Archive Warnings Apply
   • F/M
   • Work in Progress

   27 Aug 2024

   Tags

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   • Colin Bridgerton/Penelope Featherington
   • Colin Bridgerton & Penelope Featherington
   • Colin Bridgerton
   • Penelope Featherington
   • Eloise Bridgerton
   • Bridgerton Family (Bridgerton)
   • Depression
   • Body Dysphoria
   • Self-Esteem Issues
   • Personal Growth
   • Friends to Lovers
   • Angst with a Happy Ending
   • Self-Discovery
   • Misunderstandings
   • Anorexia
   • Alternate Universe - Modern Setting
   • I'm editing

   Summary

   After her birthday, Penelope thought she couldn't be happier. Unfortunately, after overhearing a conversation between Colin and his brothers, her world falls apart. The insecurities that had always been present within her, and that she had always tried to stifle, come to overwhelm her. Everything will change for her, but sometimes you have to hit rock bottom to get back up.

   Language:

   English

   Words:

   26,980

   Chapters:

   4/6

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   16 Sep 2025