In a quaint French village, the serene life of a hairdresser, Charlotte, is disrupted when she discovers an abandoned baby on her doorstep. Unwilling to involve the authorities for fear of being deemed responsible, Charlotte decides to keep the child temporarily while she investigates its origins. Her best friend, a seamstress named Pauline, reluctantly agrees to help in the search for the baby's mother. As they probe deeper into the village's undercurrents, odd secrets about the townspeople begin to unravel. Meanwhile, Charlotte must juggle her newfound responsibilities with managing her salon. Her traditional routine is interrupted by small but unsettling incidents that suggest someone might be watching her closely, causing her to grow more anxious as days pass.

While Charlotte and Pauline continue their investigation, they draw closer to an answer, but the quest becomes perilous. Their search leads them into tangled affairs and brings out long-hidden truths about some of the villagers. Each discovery pulls them further into a web of deceit, forcing them to confront their own beliefs about trust and integrity. As tensions rise, the village begins to feel claustrophobic, with whispers of doubt and betrayal echoing through its tight-knit community. Charlotte finds herself at a crossroads, torn between loyalty and ensuring the child's safety amid increasing danger. Faced with mounting pressure, she must decide whether to expose the truth or keep silent to protect both the child and herself.