Marilyn never dreamed her life would shrink to fear and silence. No college, no career—just waitressing shifts, fake smiles, and a husband whose rage became routine. The night his threats finally crossed the line, she grabbed her five-year-old son Johnny and ran. Her first stop: Laura, the only friend she trusts. But Marilyn knows even friendship can’t stop a man bent on revenge. So she keeps going—hoping distance will save her, even if she has no idea where to hide.
Keith was once everything this town celebrated—the golden boy, the football star, the kid destined for more. Ten years later, “more” never came. He’s still here, still playing the hometown hero, drinking, drifting, and dodging the pressure of life. His father wants him to find his roots, his mother thinks he can do no wrong—and Keith? Keith wants something real… if he can recognize it.
When Marilyn and Johnny take refuge on Keith’s family farm, everything shifts. She’s terrified of being controlled again. He’s terrified of feeling and caring. Their pasts don’t match—but their hurts do.
And while the adults wrestle with fear, pride, and second chances, a little boy with a teddy bear quietly becomes the bridge—showing them true love… patient, brave, and real.
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