Sam Healey grew up in a home filled with love, where her parents’ biggest wish was for her and her sister, Cherie, to thrive and lead full lives. 

When Cherie dies suddenly, Sam embarks on what she believes will be a straightforward trip to Wellington to settle Cherie’s estate. Instead, she uncovers a family secret that shatters her world, forcing Sam to confront a truth she never saw coming. 

Grappling with feelings of betrayal, Sam turns to her husband, Tom, for support. Their marriage, happy to start with, has grown stale and lacks the lustre of the early days. With both of them leading full and busy lives, there isn’t much time for each other anymore.

Guided by her sister’s letters and journals, Sam begins to unravel the reasons behind the secret, grappling with its implications for her future and finding a path to healing—both for herself and her relationship with Tom.