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Vincent van de Wier is a man defined by secrets. A high-ranking Dutch diplomat to the world, he is internally a map of scars-the survivor of a childhood stolen by the manipulative Leonna de Jong and a past stained by the blood of his parents. Vincent carries a heavy, miraculous burden: a gift passed down from his mother that ensures whoever he romantically loves will have their deepest desires come true. But for Vincent, this power has been a curse, attracting those who wish to exploit him rather than know him.
After decades of heartbreak, betrayal, and the presumed death of his first wife, Anouk van Bardeleven, Vincent has finally found a fragile peace. In the arms of the gentle Vera Ramírez, he has built the life he never thought possible: a home filled with laughter, the quiet joy of being seen for who he is.
But in the height of his profound happiness with Vera, disaster returns. As the ghosts of his past resurface and the weight of his "gift" begins to fracture his reality, Vincent must face a devastating truth: some wounds are so deep they remain invisible until they begin to bleed again. In a world of hidden traumas and magical debts, can Vincent finally step out of the shadows, or is he destined to vanish into the pain of those he loves?
This is the ninth installment in the Family series, taking place in the Netherlands with frequents visits to Portugal. It is recommended for readers aged 15 and older due to mature themes.