Nina Gould has been in love with Hugo Marsh since her school days. After graduation, she unexpectedly enters a relationship with him, which eventually leads to an engagement. Despite Hugoโs emotional distance, Nina never questions itโuntil he proposes having a child with his mentorโs daughter through surrogacy to fulfill his mentorโs dying wish. Heartbroken by his request, she argues with him, but he remains unmoved.