At such a young age, Gavin Grayson's life takes a dramatic turn when his father's declining health forces him into the care of the powerful and enigmatic Chamberlain family—relatives he never knew existed. Overseen by his stern grandmother, Josephine Chamberlain, and surrounded by a cast of cold, calculating relatives, Gavin struggles to find his place in a home where secrets lurk around every corner.

As Gavin navigates the suffocating world of privilege and appearances, he uncovers whispers of a family history marred by scandal and betrayal. A locked wing of the mansion becomes the focus of his growing curiosity, and faint cries echoing through its halls haunt his nights. Despite Josephine's iron grip on the household, Gavin begins to piece together fragments of the truth about his mother, who he was told died giving birth to him.

In a shocking twist, Gavin's investigation leads him to uncover a trail of lies that suggest his mother might still be alive—and closer than he ever imagined. But before he can act on this revelation, Gavin is confronted with a new tragedy that shakes him to his core, leaving him both numb and determined to uncover the truth.