Anne has spent her life trying to be invisible.A devoted teacher with a gentle soul, she hides behind the walls built by years of harsh words-especially those from her own mother, who measures love by appearance and worth by weight. Each criticism chips away at Anne's confidence until she begins to believe she will never be enough for anyone, not even herself.But one man has always seen her differently.John, her quiet colleague, admires not what the world notices, but what it overlooks-her compassion, intelligence, and courage. When an unexpected tragedy shatters Anne's fragile world, John's steady presence becomes her lifeline, guiding her toward the strength she never knew she possessed.As Anne learns to see herself through new eyes, old wounds begin to heal, love blossoms where shame once lived, and even her mother must confront the pain she caused.