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