Emily Carter meets Adrian Hale by chance, but she takes the blame for her ex-boyfriend Mason Reed and is sent to prison. While incarcerated, she gives birth to her daughter, Noah Hale, who is later taken away by Vanessa Lane. Unaware of the truth, Adrian continues to regard Emily as an enemy. Years later, Noah searches for her biological mother while Vanessa impersonates Emily and hides the truth. In the end, Noah rescues her mother and Vanessa is punished. Emily is seriously injured and falls into a coma, while Adrian finally learns the truth and confesses his love at her bedside.
