The novel revolves around Maria, a university student with a mysterious past, forcing her to live in an orphanage, where she finds herself in a life filled with sorrow and despair. She meets Firas, a young man who decides to use Maria as his puppet for a month as a token to save his life. Maria finds herself compelled to agree to pay him back and save herself from a theft accusation. Their relationship develops, discovering emotions they had never experienced before in a journey full of challenges and surprises.

The novel addresses themes such as love, loss, and self-discovery, showing how difficult circumstances can bring together two passionate hearts separated by life.