Something Worse To Save My Love

In the wealthy, conservative town of Westview, appearances mean everything, and secrets cost even more.

Lukas, the quiet, dutiful son of one of Westview's most powerful families, lives a carefully hidden life with his partner, Marty - a kind-hearted young man whose presence in the elite circles of Westview brought much joy and warmth from the day he arrived. Together, they navigate their love in the shadows, hiding behind smiles at garden parties and polite nods at church.

When Lukas's older brother, Will, visits after years away from home, Lukas' excitement for his brother's presence quickly turns into anguish.

During a family dinner everything begins to unravel. In a desperate act of rebellion against their controlling, judgmental mother, Will falsely announces that he's gay, hoping she'll prefer any girl over him being with a man.

The lie leaves Lukas stunned and hurt, exposing wounds he's spent years hiding. His mother's venomous reaction confirms his worst fears.

Panicking, Lukas concocts a lie of his own, claiming he is terminally ill with cancer, to shield his relationship and deflect suspicion. But lies have a way of turning on their makers. As Lukas and Marty struggle to maintain their bond, the weight of secrets begins to crush them.

When the truth eventually surfaces, Westview turns its cold, unforgiving gaze on them. But it is Marty who bears the brunt of the town's wrath. A man with no parents and no protection, above that of his dear grandmother.

Lukas, shielded by wealth and family name, is pressured into a marriage of convenience to salvage his family's status. He complies, choosing safety over truth, silence over love.

But silence never lasts.

Less than two years into the hollow marriage, his wife cheats and becomes pregnant by another man's child. Lukas, finally free from the illusion of control, walks away from the cage he helped build. in the aftermath, Lukas confronts his fear and fights for his love
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