After four long years of being high school sweethearts, Carmen and Dexter found themselves in need of a break from each other after their graduation. The weight of the future bearing down on them, they decided to go their separate ways for a while.

Carmen went away for a year to care for her sick aunt, while Dexter remained in their small hometown, trying to find his place in the world. However, fate had other plans for them.

Three years later, Dexter's carefully kept secret was unexpectedly revealed when Carol, a woman he had met at a party, moved back to town following the untimely demise of her husband. The shock and confusion that followed brought out unexpected feelings and emotions in both Carmen and Dexter.

Carmen struggled with whether or not she could trust Dexter after his secret came to light, but little did he know, he wasn't the only one keeping secrets. As they navigated through the chaos and turmoil, it became apparent that Carmen had a secret of her own that would also be revealed.

Amidst all the revelations and heartache, one question remained: would their love be able to weather the storm? Or would the weight of their secrets tear them apart forever?. .