William Waynes is a man haunted by heartbreak. Once a passionate and devoted lover, he loses himself after Emily the woman he believed was his soulmate leaves him for someone else. Crushed and emotionally shattered, William buries his pain in meaningless sex, emotional detachment, and a reckless lifestyle. Working as a bookstore clerk in a quiet town, he hides behind a hardened exterior, refusing to feel or trust again.

But everything begins to change when he meets Sophie, a gentle yet strong-willed woman who sees past his walls. Their connection is slow, cautious, and built on quiet conversations, shared vulnerability, and the growing hope that love might still be possible. Sophie, too, carries her own scars but chooses healing over bitterness, inspiring William to face his past.

An alarm sounded at the wrong time, but the right moment.

Emma had a harrowing nightmare involving her stepfather pushing her into a body of water and watching her drown. It left her feeling extremely disturbed and anxious when she woke up. She went to school, but her mind was elsewhere, and her friend Noah, who is perceptive, could sense something was amiss. He took her to a secluded spot behind the school where they often talk and seek refuge. Emma shared the details of her nightmare with Noah, and he listened intently, visibly concerned. At this moment, Emma realizes what she feels about Noah as the story ends with a sweet plot twist.