What We Never Hoped For is a soulful tale of two people who never dared to believe they could be truly understood—until they met each other.Lila, a renowned yet reserved painter, arrives in Mumbai weighed down by personal loss and family expectati...

What We Never Hoped For is a soulful tale of two people who never dared to believe they could be truly understood—until they met each other.Lila, a renowned yet reserved painter, arrives in Mumbai weighed down by personal loss and family expectations. Searching for closure after her grandfather’s death and navigating a new city, she finds herself unexpectedly drawn to its chaotic charm, comforting rains, and the raw emotions she once buried.Ethan, a quiet poet scarred by emotional abandonment, hides his pain behind verses and solitude. He’s always felt like a misfit—until a faceless portrait in the college library speaks to his soul in ways no one ever has.As fate draws them closer, their unspoken fears, unhealed wounds, and creative spirits find refuge in each other. Through poetry, paintings, and gentle revelations, Lila and Ethan learn that healing doesn’t come from fixing the past—but from being seen, deeply and truly, by someone who listens without judgment.What We Never Hoped For is a moving love story about rediscovering joy, trusting vulnerability, and embracing the unexpected connections that quietly change everything.