Overview

Eighteen years ago, Angela Dalton learned the price of vulnerability. Now, she lives a carefully guarded life as an English teacher in Crestwood, Massachusetts. But the unexpected return of her former student, Tyla Grant – now the temporary Head of School – throws Angela's world off-balance.

When a desperate kiss leads to a fake relationship pact, Angela and Tyla find themselves entangled in a web of pretense and simmering resentment. Their agreement is meant to be temporary, a shield against Tyla's heartbreak and Angela's haunting past. But as they navigate their charade, genuine feelings emerge, challenging their carefully constructed walls.

Just as their connection deepens, a decades-old scandal resurfaces, fueled by someone who knows their deepest secrets. A shocking disappearance throws everything into question, testing their fragile trust and forcing them to confront a painful truth. Will they expose the past and fight for their unexpected love, or will buried secrets and unanswered questions destroy their chance at happiness?