Allie Mullen single-handedly raises Kellan Conley and Lyla Conley. Sacrificing everything, she works tirelessly to save money for Kellan's education, hoping he will return to help his hometown after completing his studies. However, Kellan disappears for ten years without a trace. The villagers believe he has abandoned his family and forgotten his roots. When the Conley village faces a major relocation project, Cedric Conley and the other villagers attempt to forcibly evict Allie, who refuses to leave, still holding onto hope for her son's return. Meanwhile, Kellan has finally completed a task for the wealthy Cecelia Johnston and is returning home. In an ironic twist of fate, Allie and Kellan narrowly miss each other during his return. It is Lyla who eventually finds her brother by chance, spotting him in a television interview. Finally, after years of separation, mother and son are set to reunite.
Joliet and her husband, Marvin, returned from abroad with their son, excited to reunite with their family. However, a sudden car accident shattered their happiness. Shockingly, the fatal crash was caused by Marvin's own siblings, Helena and Jerome. Unaware that the victim was their younger brother, they not only failed to offer help but also fled the scene. Joliet found no assistance and was coerced into signing a settlement. Helena even refused to pay for the medical expenses and verbally abused Joliet, ultimately causing Marvin to miss his chance for rescue and die in despair. Joliet intended to return home with her husband's ashes but was mistaken for a scammer by the oblivious Helena. In the end, the truth was revealed, and Helena realized that she had inadvertently killed her beloved brother. Overcome with guilt, Jerome chose to turn himself in. Joliet took her son back abroad, leaving the unstable Helena to face a lonely life alone in her remaining years.
Il y a quinze ans, Amélie a été sauvée par Mme Sinclair, qui l’a ensuite adoptée. En signe de gratitude, Amélie, désormais Éminent, a soutenu la famille Sinclair dans l'ombre. Grâce à elle, Victor est devenu l'homme d'affaires le plus influent de Fluvence, Gaston s'est vu décerner le titre de Guerrier Sublime, et Rémy s'est forgé une réputation de guérisseur aux talents prodigieux. Pourtant, le jour où Sophie, la véritable fille des Sinclair, est revenue, Amélie a découvert avec amertume que tous ses sacrifices n'avaient été qu'une cruelle illusion.