My Mistress

During a sweltering summer, sixteen-year-old Charlie Boyd grapples with turbulent emotions, especially after discovering his mother’s affair with his father’s closest friend. His attention is momentarily diverted by a mysterious woman in the neighborhood, known for her constant stream of visitors and her recent search for a gardener. However, a devastating family incident plunges Charlie into profound anguish, a torment he believes is beyond anyone’s help. Yet, he is mistaken. Enter Maggie, an alluring French newcomer. She is a professional who deals in pain—administering it, exploring it, and sharing it, all for a fee. Charlie finds himself enamored with her, and despite her intentions, she too becomes captivated by this troubled young man who absorbs the pain she offers and transforms it into a source of healing. As Charlie begins to mend, he extends this newfound healing back to Maggie, his Mistress.