In the idyllic village of Ravendale, twenty-one-year-old Aria, known for her beauty and kindness, dreamed of becoming a teacher. Her parents, Ethan and Eliza, harbored a secret that threatened her dreams: years ago, Ethan promised his friend Henry that Aria would marry Henry's son, Victor.
Victor, a handsome but aloof young man, had little interest in village life. One summer evening, Aria's parents revealed the promise to her, explaining the arranged marriage. Heartbroken, Aria felt the weight of tradition crushing her hopes and dreams.