Ann and her siblings who live in a big house in the countryside are about to receive a new tutor. Charles arrives and Ann falls head over heels in love with him, but at only fourteen she is much too young for this handsome older man. A year later Charles finds he is attracted to Ann and must fight his feelings towards her. She is still too young, she is his student and as the hired help, this situation would cause a scandal and terminate his position. With secret encounters, passion ignites but Charles is determined to do what is right and pushes Ann away breaking her heart. Meanwhile a new family moves into the area and the rich and fanciful Jeff Harrison, who at first Ann snubs, now has her full attention. Will Ann's love for Jeff push Charles out of her heart for good?