Elise Lane raised Rin Lane, choosing Jake Carter as her son-in-law. Rin went out with old flame Hale Wilson, forgot the stove, causing a house fire. While Elise was rescued, Rin played mahjong with Hale, believing Jake lied. Disappointed, Elise transferred her inheritance to Jake. When dying daughter Sage Carter asked for a story, Rin blocked Jake. Rin later regretted, searched for her daughter in the cemetery. Jake was devastated by the loss of Elise and Sage, resenting Rin.
