Freen Sarocha Chankimha, 27, is a descendant of royalty, born into immense wealth and prestige.To the world, Freen is cold, distant, and untouchable. Beneath that icy exterior, however, lies a woman deeply scarred by a painful betrayal from her past-one that shattered her belief in true love, leaving her convinced that relationships are nothing more than calculated opportunities.
Rebecca Patricia Armstrong, 25, is the warm-hearted owner of Sweet Crumble & Coffee. She may not have much, but she carries herself with kindness and an ever-present smile. Yet behind her gentle demeanor is a quiet emptiness she cannot escape.
This is the story of two broken hearts, shaped by very different lives, finding healing in one another. It is about how a simple cup of brown sugar latte and a honey butter bun begin to crack the fortress Freen built around her heart-and how fate quietly intertwines two souls, leading them on a beautiful journey called love.
Disclaimer
This story is a work of fanfiction created purely from the author's imagination. All events, character portrayals, and storylines are fictional and do not reflect real-life individuals, personalities, or events. Any resemblance to real people or situations is purely coincidental. The use of names is done with love and admiration for FreenBecky, and not intended to represent reality in any form.
When Becky Armstrong's wedding day ends in tragedy-her fiancé presumed dead in a car crash just moments before their vows-her life is thrown into disarray. Six months pregnant and emotionally shattered, Becky finds herself drowning in grief, disbelief, and the impossible weight of raising a child alone.
Enter Freen Sarocha Chankimha-the Armstrong brothers' best friend, Seattle's most renowned cardiothoracic surgeon, and the one woman Becky has never been able to tolerate. Raised under the same roof but always kept at arm's length, Freen has loved Becky silently, unconditionally, and without hope for years.
When Becky's parents propose an unexpected solution-a marriage between Becky and Freen to protect both mother and child-Freen agrees, asking for nothing in return. Becky, hardened and heartbroken, makes it clear she can never love her.
But marriage has a way of unraveling the truth-about grief, about loyalty, and about the kind of love that survives in silence.
"In the Absence of Love" is a story of slow-burn healing, unspoken promises, and the quiet ways someone can save your heart... even when you've given up on it.