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.
He made her life better, that was what she knew for sure. She also knew she loved him, but she was just a fifteen year old girl. She would have done anything for Carson, but he wouldn't let her.
Four years later, Arden's life is remarkably different. She's grown up, a lot, and has things under control. But on Christmas Eve, everything is back - every emotion, every feeling, every moment they spent together that summer. Arden has to decide if letting him in again will be a good thing, or not.