Tess and Michael have been together since high school. They’ve built a stable life - good jobs, a comfortable home, a future that looks perfect from the outside. But beneath the routine and predictability, something is missing. The promise of growing old together no longer feels like a dream - it feels like settling.

Everything changes on New Year’s Eve.

A chance encounter with a captivating stranger awakens a side of Tess she thought she’d lost forever. Encouraged by his confidence and charm, she finally pursues the career she once believed was out of reach. Henri makes life feels vivid again- full of passion, possibility, and experiences far beyond anything she ever imagined for herself.

As the new year unfolds, Tess is swept into a world of thrilling choices and unexpected consequences. But as her old life and new desires collide, she must face a difficult truth: is she truly carving out her own future, or is she blinded by the illusion of everything she’s ever wanted?

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