So near. Yet so far. Life had not been easy for Henrietta Cowper, but she hoped to improve her lot. Then, shortly after she met consultant neurosurgeon Adam Ross-Pit, Henrietta fell seriously ill--and her small world changed forever. She had him to thank for her new job, and she was very grateful--and perhaps a little in love. But he didn't need to know that--even if he did continue to come to her rescue!