
Aidan Thorne broke up with Selena Sloan as a ruse to let her rebuild her family's business. Years later, Selena returns, accompanied by Julian Ford, who resembles Aidan. Aidan is suffering from late-stage cancer. He clashes with Julian to protect Selena. Selena sets up a wedding to win Aidan back, but he refuses, not wanting to burden her with his illness. Aidan passes away. They had a son, and Selena visits his grave with their child.