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 Hugoâs emotional distance, Nina never questions itâuntil he proposes having a child with his mentorâs daughter through surrogacy to fulfill his mentorâs dying wish. Heartbroken by his request, she argues with him, but he remains unmoved.