Alex Hale, a renowned doctor, returns to his childhood home after years away due to the family's need for an heir. As the neglected illegitimate son, he faces a complex web of emotions and family dynamics. His presence sparks tension among the Hale siblings, who have long since established their own roles within the family. Bella Page, on the other hand, abandons her academic pursuits to take on multiple jobs to pay off her parents' debts and her grandmother's mounting medical expenses.