Twenty-four-year-old Asma’u Hicks is desperate. Fleeing an abusive marriage with her violent husband, Fabian, she takes her infant son and escapes to London, determined to leave behind the nightmare that has defined her life. After years of suffering under Fabian’s control, she finds herself in a city that feels like a new beginning, though the fear and trauma still cling to her. With no other options, Asma’u takes a job as an executive assistant at a prestigious advertising company, hoping to build a future for herself and her child.
Her boss, Clinton, is kind and supportive—everything Fabian was not. Asma’u finds herself drawn to him, appreciating his patience and respect. Slowly, she begins to open up to Clinton, though the shadows of her past continue to haunt her. But just as she starts to feel safe, danger lurks around the corner.
When Lizzy, Fabian’s mistress, is hired as an au pair at a shelter where Asma’u briefly stays, she betrays her trust. Lizzy reports Asma’u’s whereabouts back to Fabian. She hides in the office where she works and is discovered by construction workers.
Although concerned about his growing fondness for Asma’u and certain she is running away from something, Clinton takes her in. He’s also unknowingly drawn into a dangerous situation, mistaken for a former Czech gang legend who is presumed dead.
A dramatic turn of events forces Asma’u to return to her hometown of Aberfeldy, where her past is waiting to confront her. To protect her and her son, Clinton knows that he must confront his own demons and return to the place he fled from years ago.
A gripping narrative of survival, resilience, and the transformative power of love.
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