Tina Judd, the only daughter of Lia Judd, grows up pampered. She eventually marries Zac Bane. Lia, battling cancer, reluctantly lets her go. Years into the marriage, Tina’s life is far from ideal. Zac is unreliable, and Tina, now a mother, silently carries the burden of a failing relationship. At her baby’s one-month party, Tina expects Lia to come. Instead, she receives the news of her mother's death. Heartbroken, Tina argues with the Bane family and begins to question her marriage. To her surprise, Lia reappears. When she sees Tina’s pain, she scolds Zac for breaking his promise. Though she hopes they can fix things, the damage is deep.
In the end, Tina chooses to leave. She wants to rediscover herself, and Lia stands by her. Zac, full of regret, promises to change, hoping she’ll return one day.