Olivia Renner is an orphan who, with the sponsorship of Hugh Pearce, earned her PhD. To repay him, she signs a contract to marry Hugh's grandson, Aaron Pearce, for six years. She gives birth to their son, but Aaron's heart belongs to his adopted sister, Julie Boyd. The moment Julie returns, Aaron neglects Olivia and their child. After a car accident opens her eyes, Olivia signs the divorce papers and leaves the loveless marriage behind, determined to start a new life.
