LeighVanVoreenhadtoescapefromFarthinggaleManorandthesecretssheharbored.ShefellintothearmsofLukeCasteel,whosedevotionpromisedherhope.OnlyLukeknewherdeepestsecret.Bravelysheborethelocalfolks'suspicionsasshegraspedforthehappinessthathadlongeludedher,awaitingthebirthofherchildandhopingforachanceathappily-ever-after.