Joanna agrees to bear a child for Gavin's family out of a sense of duty. Unbeknownst to her, Gavin has been haunted by a three-year-old fire tragedy and mistakenly suspects her as the culprit. As they prepare for a transactional marriage, Joanna remains unaware of Gavin's hidden affections. Gavin's fears that Joanna might be plotting his demise keep him from expressing his true feelings. What appears to be a business arrangement between them is actually a facade hiding genuine emotions.