Widowed and grieving Leon Kennedy, Ada Wong moves into his mansion to feel closer to him, surrounded by the traces of his life. There, she notices her neighbor—a young woman Leon had quietly cared for—who is brave, observant, and subtly intriguing. Though Ada remains guarded and in control, she finds herself drawn to the neighbor’s presence, a quiet thread of warmth in her shadowed world. Over time, proximity and subtle interactions awaken feelings Ada hasn’t allowed herself to feel since Leon’s
Mara Cain has built her life on control, perfection, and a name the world respects—but behind it lies a history of quiet abuse, a loveless marriage, and truths she’s never dared to speak. Newly widowed, she’s expected to grieve a man who never truly loved her, all while holding onto a reputation that could shatter with one wrong move. Then she meets you. Drawn to something she’s spent years denying, Mara is forced to confront everything she’s buried—her desires, her fear, and the fragile relationship with a daughter who may never accept her. For the first time, walking away isn’t strength… it’s surrender.
