The other protagonist who is a quiet and unassuming high school English teacher with a deep understanding of family dynamics, whose journey involves reassessing his past and forming new familial bonds.

The matriarch of the McTavish family whose life story is revealed through her letters, presenting her complex history and influence over both the past and present narratives, even beyond her death.

Nelle's grandson and Cam's rival, an estate lawyer whose interactions with the protagonists expose the dynamics of family and power within the McTavish clan.

Ben's sister and a social media influencer whose initial appearance and family position contrasts with her personal struggles and relationship with Cam, highlighting various family pressures.

Ruby's envious younger sister whose long-standing jealousy shapes her interactions with family members and influences the dynamics within Ashby House.