Seeds of Yesterday

A weary matriarch who tries to contain the family's toxic dynamics while protecting her children. She wrestles with loyalty to Bart and her love for Chris, and she bears the weight of witnessing the past repeat itself. Her devotion ultimately cannot shield her from profound heartbreak.

Cathy's husband, the calm anchor of the family who shoulders burdens with quiet dignity. His death in a hit-and-run shocks the household and echoes the earlier family tragedy, intensifying the sense of predestined doom.

A handsome but volatile figure who grows into a jealous, power-hungry heir. Bart uses others to secure control of family wealth, aligning with Joel to manipulate those around him. His charm masks a ruthless ambition that endangers everyone he loves.

Bart's brother, nearly thirty, married to Melodie and protective of his family. He endures tragedy and emotional strain, seeking reconciliation and balance amid the toxic dynamics. He becomes a bridge between generations but remains vulnerable to the family’s schemes.

Jory's wife, a dancer who is pregnant during the story. She struggles with infertility of her relationship to Jory and ultimately drifts away from him, pursuing her own path before remarrying and continuing her career.

The sixteen-year-old daughter who navigates a house filled with adults' entanglements and hypocrisy. She resists Bart's control and ultimately leaves for a school in New York, seeking independence and escape from the toxic environment.

The nurse hired to help Jory, who becomes a focal point of Bart's possessive behavior and later a real connection with Jory. She experiences love, manipulation, and a shift in loyalties as the relationships evolve.

Corrine's brother, long believed dead before resurfacing as the head butler and a manipulative force. He steers Bart toward zealotry and fuels the family's tensions, eventually retreating to a monastery life.