I am Isaac Whitman, a humble farmer from the quiet village of Fairbrook. I've spent my days tending the land and caring for my mother, Martha, who, despite her blindness, sees more than most. I'm a man of few words and simple needs, driven by duty and faith. I've married a city woman bound to me by an old family arrangement. Though she sees me as little more than a hindrance, I hold onto hope that patience and kindness might bridge the gap between our worlds.