The story follows the life of Mildred, a young woman burndened by a past, marred with trauma and illness. She meets Asher, a young man who falls deeply in love with her within the short time they met. Despite his deep affection, Mildred find herself unable to reciprocate, her heart hardened by the battles with her own body. As she navigates her complex emotions and deteriorating health, Mildred pours her soul into writing the story of her life with Asher- a tale of love she could never live nor escape.