At twenty-two, Harshita Gupta dreams of a future where she isn't judged for her curves or silenced for her softness. Living under her sister's constant criticism, she clings to small joys-books, teaching dreams, and the rare moments she feels seen. But everything changes during a weekend trip meant to keep her sister out of trouble. Instead, Harshita is abandoned, mocked, and left to navigate a world that insists she doesn't belong. Until she meets him again. Vedant Malhotra-the charming, confident man who once made her feel unworthy. The one she hates. Yet his gaze now burns with something different. Something dangerous. Something she's terrified to want. One moment of weakness. One night of surrender and Harshita's world collapses. Shattered by betrayal, she disappears-cutting all ties, choosing silence over suffering. Seven years later, she returns...No longer invisible...No longer naïve....No longer willing to break for anyone. But Vedant has never forgotten her. He carries regret like a scar...and hope like a prayer. He wants forgiveness. He wants a second chance. He wants to prove that love isn't just something that hurts. Harshita wants healing. She wants to be loved without conditions. But trusting the man who once destroyed her heart? That may be the bravest-and most terrifying-choice she ever makes.