Maisie Carter keeps her head down, staying quiet at home and school. Her dad is unpredictable, her mom avoids conflict, and her younger siblings rely on her. Being invisible has always been safer… until Noah Hayes notices her. Calm, patient, and quietly protective, he doesn’t push—but he doesn’t leave either. As Maisie navigates friendships, family struggles, and jealousy from Noah’s past, she must learn what it means to be seen, to trust, and maybe even to open her heart. A slow-burn story abou