The Secrets We Keep Beneath

In the opulent world of Silvervale, the Everhart family navigates a web of heartbreak, ambition, and secrets. When Isabella Everhart is thrust into a disastrous blind date with Malcolm Blackthorn, she finds herself grappling with a bitter reality that shatters the dreams of romance she harbored for his brother, Eamon. Meanwhile, their younger sister, Seraphina, whose innocence shields her from the harshness of their circumstances, inadvertently complicates matters with her playful mischief. The siblings' strained family dynamics intensify as their father, Leander, pushes for a strategic marriage to the affluent Blackthorn family, shrouded in desperate financial need. Yet, as secrets unravel, the poignant past of Seraphina—a girl marked by tragedy and trauma—emerges. Three years ago, a fire devastated their home and claimed their mother, leaving Seraphina disconnected, trapped in a state of childlike wonder. Her enigmatic bond with the enigmatic Roland Blackthorn unfolds, revealing layers of manipulation and paths of unforeseen connection lurking beneath their mutual obligations. Roland, burdened by his own sorrow following the accident that left him blind, encounters Seraphina’s unabashed innocence, stirring complex feelings he never thought possible. As tensions rise within both families, the stakes of their arranged marriage heighten, with each revelation intertwining their fates in unexpected ways. With the potential for love emerging in the most unlikely of circumstances, the question lingers: Can Seraphina, untainted by the expectations of high society, break free from the chains of her family's tumultuous past? As hidden agendas and unresolved grief collide, the characters embark on a journey filled with unexpected alliances, concealed truths, and a battle for their futures in a world where nothing is as it seems. Prepare for a compelling tale where societal boundaries blur, and every choice could irrevocably alter the course of their lives. ...