Julia lived her life balancing on the tightrope of conditional love where affection, never freely given in her family, was rationed out like poker chips at a high-stakes game. The tragic death of her brother, the product of the pressure of being little more than a trophy on a pedestal, left Julia with scars she couldn't ignore.
Fiercely independent and wary of emotional entanglements, Julia struggles with the notion of bringing a child into a world where love has always come with strings attached. Her past has taught her that love can suffocate, binding people with invisible chains.
A fleeting encounter ignites...
Julia lived her life balancing on the tightrope of conditional love where affection, never freely given in her family, was rationed out like poker chips at a high-stakes game. The tragic death of her brother, the product of the pressure of being little more than a trophy on a pedestal, left Julia with scars she couldn't ignore.
Fiercely independent and wary of emotional entanglements, Julia struggles with the notion of bringing a child into a world where love has always come with strings attached. Her past has taught her that love can suffocate, binding people with invisible chains.
A fleeting encounter ignites into something expected…
In stark contrast, plagued by the shadow of an illicit affair, Graham carries the burden of drowning in debts and responsibilities that aren't his to bear. Haunted by dark shadows of his past and the crushing weight of his father's sins, he doubts his ability to be a good parent.
Despite the gravity of their situation, Julia and Graham can't ignore the undeniable chemistry that sparks between them. Their initial animosity and mistrust give way to intense, magnetic attraction, igniting a passion that only grows stronger, creating a bond neither of them can easily dismiss. A bond that, when forced to confront their deepest fears and insecurities, has the ability to destroy them both.
In a world where love always comes with stipulations, will they rewrite their story and find a bond that’s truly unconditional? Or are some wounds too deep to heal?
