Devastated by consecutive misfortunes, Lucas Wilson sinks into utter despair. A year prior, his younger sister was struck in a hit‑and‑run by Jasper Hayes, leaving her comatose. Desperate for medical funds, Lucas marries Lily Bennett, who promises financial support yet secretly seeks a stand‑in for her unborn child. Denied final payment and brutally humiliated by a ruthless tycoon, Lucas fails to secure money for his sister’s care, leading to her tragic death.
