Xavier is a 16-year-old boy whose life is weighed down by the trauma and ^buse he faces daily. Born at the cost of his mother’s life, he’s grown up with the heavy shadow of guilt, though none of it is his fault. His father, James, is a cruel and destructive presence, often taking out his anger and frustrations on Xavier through physical and emotional ^buse. Xavier’s stepmother, Marie, though not unkind, remains distant and passive, too afraid of James to intervene or offer him the support he desperately needs.

At school, Xavier finds little respite. His best friend, Lily, is a lively and nerdy girl whose gossip-loving nature adds some lighthearted moments to his life, but her infatuation with Mark Valmont, the school’s most popular and cruelest bully, complicates things. Mark torments Xavier relentlessly, both physically and emotionally, using him as a target to maintain his dominance.

Despite the overwhelming negativity in his life, Xavier harbors a quiet strength. He doesn’t give up, holding onto the hope that someday he’ll escape the cycle of ^buse and find a better life. His resilience is a testament to his inner will, though the weight of his circumstances often leaves him questioning if he’ll ever truly be free. Xavier is a boy who dreams of a better future but struggles to see the path forward, carrying the scars of his past while desperately searching for solace.