Adeline Cruz was seventeen when she met an unfortunate incident that turned her world upside down. Throughout the years, she thought that she has fully recovered from that incident, but she thought wrong. Nightmares and flashbacks are starting to resurface. The defenses she built for the past years are slowly crumbling down. Senior Police Officer Three Anthony Sanford is always there for her. Though they clash oftentimes, she is grateful for him. He's her lifesaver, her safe haven, but it's better without him knowing. How can her feelings be reciprocated by someone who is aware of her dark past? She was tainted. She isn't sure if there is a man who will accept her if they'll discover the skeleton she's been hiding in her closet. And if there is, will she be able to love him freely without the past that keeps on haunting her? WARNING: This story contains scenes that may be offensive and disturbing to some and is not suitable for young readers and sensitive individuals. Read at your own risk! Language: Taglish