it all started in a beautiful and loving home-a home filled with laughter, love, and kindness. a place where everyone could rely on each other, where trust and warmth lived within the walls. until that day came-the day everyone fears. yvanille's mother cheated. it began with betrayal and financial issues, the very things that can destroy any family or relationship. but despite everything her mother did, yvanille's father chose to forgive-not for himself, but for yvanille and her younger sister, anne. they tried to start again, to rebuild what was broken. but before they could, yvanille's father passed away. and soon, another painful truth came to light-even after forgiveness, her mother continued to cheat while her father was suffering. the once loving home was now shattered. what was once filled with affection was now replaced by anger and pain. and yvanille, as the eldest daughter, had no choice but to step up. she carried the weight of responsibilities far beyond her years-a child forced to grow up too soon, burdened by circumstances she never chose. will she survive all the pain and chaos life has thrown at her? or will she finally break and give up everything she's been fighting for?

Seren Althea Gonzales wears her strength like armor-composed, confident, and always in control. At seventeen, she navigates the pressures of family and society with a carefully maintained facade, hiding the fragile emotions beneath that mask. Raised by a mother whose narcissistic demands shape every aspect of her life, Seren battles an internal fracture that threatens to shatter her. Behind the polished exterior lies a heart yearning for freedom, acceptance, and a voice of her own. As the weight of impossible expectations grows heavier, Seren embarks on a journey of self-discovery and resilience. With each crack in her carefully crafted crystal facade, she learns that vulnerability is not weakness, and that even broken things can shine with their own light.