The short drama follows the lives of Sandy Wood and Dave Carter, shedding light on the complex and often conflicting aspects of family duty. Before their marriage, Dave is hailed by everyone as a reliable, dutiful man, someone who embodies devotion and is expected to become the perfect husband. Yet, once married, Sandy begins to see another side of him. His so-called "honesty" masks a deeper flaw - blind, unquestioning obedience to his parents. Dave sacrifices their marriage and Sandy's happiness, putting his parents' wishes above all else. His submission leaves him helpless in the face of family tensions, and it forces Sandy to endure constant injustice and pressure from her in-laws. Over time, this silent suffering builds until Sandy reaches her breaking point and finds the courage to break her silence, seeking change and her own liberation.
Colette, the eldest daughter of the Shaffer family, once cared for the blind Miquel, mistakenly revealing her sister Latonya's name. Twelve years later, after being framed by her stepmother, Colette ended up married to Miquel. Following their divorce, fate brings them together again four years later, leading to a journey of love, misunderstandings, and growth.
Five years ago, Eva Park and Liam Gray were a loving couple. However, when his ex-girlfriend suddenly returned from abroad, everything changed, severely impacting the strong relationship they once had. Amid the misunderstandings, Eva discovered she was pregnant. Heartbroken, she left Liam and started her life anew. Now, five years later, fate challenges Eva once again.
Sophia Lloyd fell in love with Zack Gardner, but she couldn't get the blessing of her father, John Lloyd, the richest man in the world. John believed Sophia was out of Zack's league and that their relationship wouldn't last. Determined to follow her heart, Sophia cut ties with her father and ran away with Zack, concealing her true identity. In Riverton, she worked as a waitress for three years. Despite this, John continued to worry about Sophia and kept a close watch on them. Eventually, John gave Zack a $5 billion contract to improve their lives. Just as Sophia was about to reveal her true identity to Zack, his mother confronted her and forced her to leave Zack, claiming she had a better match for her son. Despite Sophia's explanations, the Gardners refused to believe her. Even Zack began to question if he deserved a better girlfriend.
Jennifer was originally a wealthy young lady who mistakenly thought Eldridge had helped her and fell in love with him. She concealed her identity, silently supporting the poor Eldridge. However, just as Eldridge was about to achieve success, he abandoned Jennifer to marry a wealthy young lady in order to advance his career. Eldridge and his family treated Jennifer as a thorn in their side, insulting and defaming her in front of numerous dignitaries. Once Jennifer understood the truth, she revealed her identity as the daughter of the richest man, humiliating Eldridge back. Eldridge and his despicable family regretted their actions and tried to appease her, but it was too late. Jennifer loudly proclaimed to the world that Eldridge was unworthy of her. At the same time, Herschel, the man who was engaged to Jennifer in their childhood, found her and spared no effort to seek revenge on her behalf, fulfilling his wish and eventually winning her heart.
After making a name for himself, the once-poor boy Cade Shaw remembers all that his wife, Sue Ford, has done for him. However, an accident strips him of his memories, leading Sue to believe that he has betrayed her.
On the wedding day, the career-driven businesswoman Eloise discovered that her groom Eugene was having an affair with her cousin Vicki. She decisively exposed their scandal at the wedding scene. However, Eugene and Eloise's relatives became furious and shifted all the blame onto Eloise for being devoted to her work and unwilling to be a homemaker. Eloise was infuriated by their shamelessness and, at the wedding, declared that she would hire a husband with a high salary, thinking it was just an impulsive act of venting her frustration. But Alphonse, the CEO of Blossom Group, raised his hand and expressed his desire to become Eloise's husband. Eloise was very surprised but didn't think much of it, believing Alphonse was just a cash-strapped hotel worker. Thus, the two ended up having a spontaneous marriage. What kind of sparks would fly between them next?
Arlene Moses, the CEO of Moses Group, ended her marriage after the betrayal of her husband, Julian Christy, and sought a model, Kyle Roy, reputed to have a more favorable fate, to father her child. To her surprise, Kyle's harmless facade concealed a history with her, and he had been scheming against her for years. As Arlene's affection for Kyle grew, seeing through his apparent guilelessness to his true feelings, her ex-husband, bitter and unsettled, interfered... Would she discern her own emotions and stand by her decision?
Kate Brown's half-sister, Sue Clark, tampered with the brakes out of envy and malice, causing an accident that took Rick Gray's beloved, Casey Anthony, from him. Rick's hatred for Kate ran deep because of Casey's death. Despite marrying into the Gray family for their mutual interests, Kate was treated poorly and eventually cast out. In a few months, she gave birth to a son with a congenital heart condition. But after everything, Rick finally realized his animosity towards Kate was based on a misunderstanding and a plot.
Linden Barrow and Lena Wells were arranged to marry by their families without ever meeting each other. After Lena unexpectedly becomes pregnant, she raises their son, Asher Barrow, on her own. Six years later, Linden returns to the country and unknowingly rescues his own son, unaware of the truth, and mistakenly believes Lena has been unfaithful. However, as they work together, they become attracted to each other, the misunderstandings gradually clear up, and they eventually reconcile, leading to a happy life together.
Samuel Young and Lucy Pincott met, grew close, and eventually tied the knot. However, an unexpected incident on their wedding day altered the course of their future…
Luna Ingham marries beneath her station to Ian Trent. She even helps him secure a billion-dollar deal. However, once Ian rises to power, he becomes unfaithful and ultimately breaks off the engagement. Luna then enters a whirlwind marriage with Elijah Nash, revealing her true identity and making a stunning comeback. She returns with the grace of a queen, leaving Ian and his family filled with regret.
Sylvia Hansen was raised in isolation on a mountain, training in martial arts and unaware of modern society's customs. When her master sends her down to marry, claiming it will boost her powers, she believes "sleeping together" simply means resting beside her husband. It's only after meeting the male lead and facing a series of hilarious misunderstandings that she discovers "sleeping together" can actually result in a baby!
Orphaned Yvonne and her childhood friend Samuel pledged to marry. When Samuel's leukemia relapsed, Yvonne donated bone marrow, but his health didn't improve. His family took him abroad, leaving her their family's heirloom ring, promising to reunite in fifteen years. As an adult, Yvonne became a reporter at Landon TV, and Samuel returned, intending to divorce her upon his arrival.
Kiley Lloyd is framed by her sister, causing her to distance herself from her husband, Glenn Hamilton, but at this moment, the truth comes to light.
Believing her husband's words of caring her forever, Elise Shaw settles down as a full-time housewife, thinking that she'll be able to keep her husband with her forever. However, seven years into their marriage, he cheats on her with a female colleague, feeling that Elise doesn't support him enough. Upon discovering this betrayal, Elise promptly divorces him without hesitation. After overcoming numerous challenges and difficulties, she ascends to power and teaches her ex a profound lesson.
In the early days of their youth, Carol Wells and Dylan Felix had forged a promise to one another amidst a fire. As the years unfolded, Carol had been Dylan's savior, her blood coursing through his veins on more than one critical occasion. Yet, when Dylan's health was restored, a twist of fate saw Bess Meg stepping into Carol's shoes, casting a shadow of betrayal over their bond. Heartbroken, Carol chose to part ways with Dylan. In the aftermath, Carol's reemergence at the return banquet was nothing short of a triumph, her radiance outshining the whispers of doubt that had once haunted her. As for Dylan, with each passing day, he found himself drawn deeper into the realization of his true emotions for Carol and began his journey again to find her back.
Yana Joy, born with congenital heart disease, was coerced by her parents into marrying Yale Joss on her wedding day, but Zach Hall intervened, disrupting the ceremony. It was revealed that Zach was the CEO of Hall Group. His former girlfriend, Zoey Tate, had tragically passed away in a car accident, and her heart had been transplanted into Yana's body. After Zoey's death, Zach conducted a thorough investigation to find Yana and mistook her for his late girlfriend, leading him to develop feelings for her. Yana, upon discovering that Zoey was Zach's unforgettable first love, struggled to accept that his affection for her stemmed from this misunderstanding. However, they eventually clarified the confusion between them. Yana chose to start anew with Zach, motivated by her desire to provide their child with a complete family.