Will a relationship, born from insult, break apart under stress, or will it blossom into something beautiful?

A chain of unfortunate events leads Sir Lewis de Bourgh to take Elizabeth Bennet as his ward. Lady Catherine's sharp disapproval stings, but Elizabeth relishes her new life with Anne and the warmth of the man she now calls Uncle Lewis. Though Rosings might have its flaws, the abundant love she receives there makes it a wonderful place to be raised.

Darcy has known for a long time that most of the people in his life only see him as a pawn to be used to their advantage and not his. The experience has left him jaded, filled with bitter cynicism and disillusionment that fuels his cutting criticisms. Until a clash with his uncle's ward, sparked by his casual criticism, leads to a painful reevaluation of his worldview.

When Elizabeth loses her beloved Uncle Lewis and Darcy loses his father, they're both thrust into unfamiliar roles and responsibilities, the weight of their new burdens settling heavily upon their shoulders. A fragile friendship develops between them, based on shared pain and support for one another. Things become far more complicated for our dear couple when Lady Catherine, released from her husband's hold, begins scheming.

Can they thwart Lady Catherine's schemes before irreversible damage occurs, or will her machinations lead to her victory? What will happen to their friendship along the way?