Fiona Michaels
always felt a sense of longing, something she couldn't quite name, even in the life she built with her husband. When Larry unexpectedly passes away, that void becomes all-consuming, forcing Fiona to confront the reality that she has always been lost—long before her grief began. As she navigates the challenges of single motherhood and the pressure of being strong for her children, Fiona embarks on a difficult journey of rediscovering herself. Just when she believes she can't feel more alone, a familiar face from her past reappears—Simon, her childhood best friend. Their connection was once unshakable, but time and distance have complicated everything. Now, as Fiona confronts unresolved emotions, she must decide if her heart can open to Simon again, or if the past will remain a closed chapter.
Simon Downing
walked away from the best thing in his life—his friendship with Fiona. A series of bad decisions and even more disastrous choices led him down a lonely path he never imagined. Years later, Simon returns, a man scarred by life and regret. Seeing Fiona again stirs emotions he could never bury. He knows he hurt her, and now he's determined to make things right, even if it means facing the truth about why he left in the first place.
As their lives intertwine once more, long-buried secrets come to light, forcing them both to ask: Can the wounds of their past be healed, or will they forever stand in the way of their future?