Yvette Chase, traumatized by father's infidelity and mother's schizophrenia, distrusts men and divorced Hayden Lane. Evan Lowe, son of her best friend Lu Qingshu, pursues her. Yvette resists, fearing her mother's fate. Evan wins her trust by solving workplace crises and rescuing her. Hayden Lane's revenge escalates. Evan supports Yvette and her mother Liu Suxin, winning her recognition. Evan proposes, Hayden subdued, mother improves. Yvette transforms to active love.