Anna, an emotionally distant teacher, determinedly prepares for an opportunity abroad. However, an unexpected turn of events leads her to meet Grace, a young student with behavioral issues.
During her short stint as a substitute teacher, Anna gets to know Grace and forms a connection with her. While learning about Grace’s resilience and kindness, Anna also discovers the dangerous living situation the child is in.
Suspecting that Grace is silenced by fear, Anna and Patty enlist the authorities' help to save the child. However, the situation worsens when Chito does something terrible to Grace's pet and Sarah loses her job.
Sarah and Chito search for the missing Grace, unaware that Anna has already rescued her and uncovered the extent of her abuse. As Anna's departure for Hong Kong draws near, she must choose between her dreams and helping Grace.
As the investigation into Grace’s disappearance begins, Sarah and Chito face public scrutiny. Miranda Valdez, a famous public affairs host, deals with a crisis on her show, while Anna and Grace encounter danger on their journey to Quezon.
Amid his strained personal and working relationship with Miranda, Julius pursues a story he believes could save their show. Meanwhile, Anna and Grace's trip to Quezon takes an unexpected turn.
As Grace’s story gains attention, Sarah is interviewed by Miranda and successfully earns the host’s sympathy with her tearful story. Meanwhile, Grace’s recollection of the abuse inflicted by Sarah and Chito stirs painful memories in Anna.
Old resentments between Miranda and Julius resurface as they clash over how to handle Grace’s case. Meanwhile, as Anna and Grace hit a dead end in their mission to Quezon, the child makes a decision that will change their relationship.
While Miranda revels in the success of her show’s new case study, Anna and Grace find themselves at a crossroads upon learning that Sarah has turned to the media for help. Left with no recourse, Anna makes a life-altering decision.
After deciding to abduct Grace, Anna takes her to a rundown orphanage, where they meet Lucy. Meanwhile, Julius searches for Anna and encounters Helena, uncovering his past connection to the missing teacher.
Chito and Sarah arrive in Quezon and discover that a child has indeed come in search of a distant relative. As Anna struggles to find a job to support Grace’s needs, Sarah and Chito begin to monetize their search for the child.
Miranda begins to suspect that the allegations of abuse against Sarah and Chito might be true. Meanwhile, Julius and Oscar's investigation uncovers evidence suggesting that Grace was kidnapped.
Summoned by the police regarding Grace's disappearance, Anna courageously heads to the precinct for questioning. There, she faces Officer Jimenez, as well as Sarah, Miranda, and even her ex, Julius. Grace's plea prompts Lucy to take risky action.
Suspicious of Anna, Oscar and Julius follow her closely. Grace and Lucy's actions draw the attention of the old woman's son, revealing a painful past. An upset Anna lashes out at Grace, only to later receive a meaningful gift from Lucy.
Grace watches a painful confrontation between Lucy and her son. When Miranda gives Grace's kidnapper a 24-hour ultimatum on her show, Anna takes drastic action, leading to heartbreak for both her and Grace.
Grace's story boosts Miranda's show ratings. Upset that Anna left her in the orphanage, Grace gives Sarah a phone call, leading her mother and the authorities closer to finding her.
Miranda, Sarah, and Chito show up uninvited when the police search Lucy's abandoned orphanage. Inside, they find evidence of Grace's presence. As Miranda surveys the old building, painful memories of a difficult decision from her past resurface.
Sarah chases after Grace, but her daughter runs off to evade her. With the authorities closing in, Anna is left with no choice but to take Grace to a place she has avoided returning to for a long time.
Anna and Princess get into a heated argument in the middle of a family dinner with the latter’s future in-laws. As much as Anna wants to leave to avoid further conflict, Helena proposes an agreement in exchange for helping her.
Alone and unwell, Grace reluctantly accepts Helena’s help. Anna hurries back to the inn, unaware that someone is following her. Meanwhile, Julius discovers Anna's whereabouts and heads to Palawan in search of her, forcing Jessica to make a bold demand.
A confrontation threatens to expose Anna's secret and puts Princess's pregnancy at risk. Meanwhile, the fallout from Sarah's viral video with Chito damages the reputations of both her and Miranda.
Anna's family becomes increasingly curious about her secret child. This news eventually reaches Julius, prompting him to ramp up his efforts to uncover the truth. Meanwhile, Sarah’s trending video leads Miranda to consider severing ties with her.
Worried that Julius might dig deeper into her child’s identity, Anna is forced to make a bold move with an unlikely accomplice. Meanwhile, Helena senses something amiss about Bright, sparking suspicion about Anna’s true relationship with the child.
Julius confronts Anna once again after finding many loopholes in her story. Helena overhears their conversation, reinforcing her suspicions about Bright’s identity. Meanwhile, the authorities pursue a new lead in Grace’s case.
Grace decides to flee to ensure Anna’s safety. Anna frantically searches for Grace, not realizing that Julius is following her. Meanwhile, Oscar uncovers a new lead on a possible accomplice of Grace's alleged kidnapper.
Julius finally learns of Anna’s reasons for leaving him in the past and begins to understand Grace’s plight. Meanwhile, Sarah gets wind of Oscar’s investigation into Anna and decides it is time to take matters into her own hands.
A mini reunion unfolds at Helena’s inn when Jessica, Sarah, Chito, and even Oscar’s son arrive in search of Anna. The mention of Miranda’s name stirs a painful memory for Helena. Meanwhile, Julius and Anna reflect on the mistakes of their past.
Miranda rushes to leave upon hearing about the situation in Palawan. While Jessica enlists Governor Hernandez's help in finding Julius, the TV producer starts to grow fond of Grace and begins to reconnect with his feelings for Anna.
When Jessica shows up unannounced, Julius sets the record straight about the status of their relationship. Later, Sarah storms into the Sarmientos’ inn to confront Anna, triggering a tense reunion between old rivals Helena and Miranda.
With the truth about Grace finally revealed to the entire family, Helena makes a firm decision. Julius tries to protect Anna from Miranda—even at the cost of his job. Later, new information from Oscar prompts Miranda to launch her own investigation.
Amid the chaos of Grace’s case, Miranda is haunted by the pain of giving up her child years ago. Seeing Anna weighed down, Grace urges her to find comfort in simple joys. However, Sarah is close by, determined to win Grace back.
A peaceful day takes a dark turn for Anna and Grace after an unexpected encounter with Chito. Back home, kidnapping rumors begin to tarnish the Sarmientos’ reputation, leading to a confrontation that reveals the truth about Anna’s ties to the family.
Miranda receives exciting news about her show’s ratings, only to get robbed by a mysterious intruder. Meanwhile, Sarah’s pettiness finally pays off as she confirms her suspicions about Anna.
Sarah attacks the Sarmientos’ inn, and her action puts everyone at risk. Just in time, Julius secretly steps in to save someone very important to Anna. Meanwhile, Miranda realizes that her cherished bracelet was stolen during the robbery.
Sarah discovers that Chito stole Miranda's jewelry items. Grace seeks Julius' help in finding her missing bracelet, unaware that her treasured gift is now in Miranda's possession.
Oscar and Miranda's investigator agree to help each other upon realizing they share a common thread. Jessica's arrival at Julius' house prompts Anna to reveal herself, unaware that the lawyer has secretly taken something that could incriminate her.
Miranda receives the most shocking revelation about her missing daughter. Anna gets painted in a bad light, forcing her to give an interview to defend herself.
While Miranda earns praise, a jealous colleague brews a sinister plan against her. As a result, Anna gets interrogated by the police after her interview with Miranda comes out and makes her the prime suspect.
A heated confrontation erupts between Miranda and Helena over the truth about Anna, forcing them to relive their painful past. At the police station, an unexpected move from the TV host stuns everyone, especially Anna.
Princess' anger toward Anna intensifies as her adopted sister returns home. Guilt starts to consume Miranda after getting promotions and recognition for her recent interview with Anna.
Chito and Princess orchestrate their own sinister plans against Anna. At the same time, Jessica finds the evidence against her rival that Miranda has been hiding.
Sarah finds herself in hot water as both Princess and Chito's schemes fail. The situation intensifies for Anna when Julius' father alerts the authorities about Grace's whereabouts, until an unlikely ally comes to her aid.
Miranda takes Anna, Julius, and Grace into safety as the authorities remain hot on their trail. Tables have turned as Sarah and Chito are now being investigated by the police following the latter's failed plan.
Anna and Grace find refuge with Miranda, but the former remains suspicious of her. Even so, Miranda is determined to earn their trust, even if it means putting herself at risk. To escape stress and threats, Helena makes a drastic move for her family.
After learning that Anna saved Grace from abuse, Miranda taps Julius for help in clearing her daughter’s name in the kidnapping case. Now that Julius has returned to Manila, his presence fuels Jessica’s resolve to get rid of Anna and win him back.
Miranda is hit with life-altering news that could derail everything, especially her plans for Anna. Oscar’s investigation leads to previously unseen, vital details. Grace finds something in Miranda’s possession tied to Anna’s past.
Sarah and Chito reconcile and begin plotting against both Anna and Miranda. Sarah gains support from a new ally. Yearning for a normal childhood, Grace interacts with neighborhood kids, much to Anna's dismay.
Despite the risks, Anna chooses to let Grace experience a normal childhood. Meanwhile, Sarah and Ashley scheme and spread harmful accusations against Miranda, Julius, and especially Anna.
Sarah grows suspicious of Miranda so she devises a new scheme. Anna considers a risky escape with Grace. As Helena finds their hiding place, Miranda confronts her about Anna's emotional scar.
Helena senses the urgent need to separate Anna from Miranda before they uncover a long-buried truth. Meanwhile, Julius watches Anna's every move, determined to keep her safe. Unbeknownst to him, Jessica has crafted a plan of her own.
After discovering that Miranda and Julius are hiding Anna and Grace, Jessica feels deeply betrayed, especially by her own mother. Meanwhile, Anna grows suspicious about Helena's intense resentment toward Miranda.
As she gets ready for the school dance, Grace anxiously waits for Anna to arrive. Helena offers financial support to completely sever Anna's ties with Miranda, who continuously hides her worsening health condition from everyone.
Anna's discovery triggers a bitter confrontation with Miranda. Meanwhile, Jessica rushes to see her mother, unaware that Sarah and Chito are close behind.
Consumed by jealousy and hatred, Jessica acts on her plan to erase Anna from her path. Miranda confronts her, only to be shattered as the full truth comes to light. Meanwhile, Sarah finally locates Grace, but their reunion ends in heartbreak.
Sarah fights to clear her name, revealing to Oscar that Miranda and Anna are the real culprits hiding Grace. The situation worsens when Vincent discovers Anna and Grace’s location and reports it to his father, breaking Erin’s trust.
Oscar finds Anna and Grace despite Miranda and Julius's efforts to protect them. Chaos erupts when Oscar tries to take Grace, with Helena and Erin arriving during the confrontation. Amid the turmoil, an accident triggers Erin's extreme panic.
Oscar takes an unexpected step in Anna and Grace’s predicament. Amid the chaos, Erin recalls a traumatic event that could tear her family apart. Meanwhile, Sarah and Ashley uncover evidence that could ruin Anna and Miranda.
Erin’s panic attacks drive her to lash out at Vincent for his betrayal. In a heated clash with Helena, she reveals that she finally remembers everything. Sarah turns her evidence over to the police, implicating Anna and Miranda as wanted criminals.
Sarah and Ashley twist public opinion to further tarnish Miranda’s reputation by linking her to Anna. As the manhunt intensifies, Anna’s family becomes the target of both the police and an angry mob.
Anna stumbles upon some of Miranda’s old photographs. Just as Miranda is about to reveal the whole truth about their connection, Anna receives troubling news from Princess.
Princess’s scheme against Anna leads to the revelation of a long-buried secret that Helena has desperately tried to keep hidden. As Anna grapples with the truth, Miranda makes a profound sacrifice to save her.
As the police close in, Miranda’s situation worsens. In a moment of desperation, she entrusts Grace with a gift that holds the key to her true connection with Anna. Meanwhile, Helena faces the fallout from the secret she has kept from her family.
Despite Miranda’s confession to the crime, Sarah refuses to let Anna off the hook. Miranda makes an emotional plea to Jessica when the latter learns the truth about her condition.
Sarah and Ashley discover Miranda’s connection to Anna and waste no time trying to expose it to the world. Despite her condition, Miranda does everything in her power to stop them, but more and more people uncover the truth before the two women can.
Sarah loses a valuable ally. In a desperate move, she reveals everything—just as Anna discovers Miranda’s gift to Grace: a key that could unravel the explosive truth of their shared past.
Faced with another betrayal, Anna decides to leave everything behind. Julius and Jessica try to talk some sense into her in a desperate attempt to stop her. Meanwhile, Sarah uncovers a clue pointing to Anna and Grace’s whereabouts.
Despite her worsening condition, Miranda continues her efforts to help Anna. Meanwhile, Sarah’s relentless pursuit of Anna and Grace escalates—until Helena stands in her way, leading to a confrontation between two unyielding mothers.
Anna finally begins to grasp the full extent of Miranda’s deteriorating situation. Amid the chaos, Miranda is granted a rare and precious moment with her daughters. Later, Miranda and Helena confront the lingering ghosts of their past.
A vulnerable moment makes Anna realize that Miranda had always wanted to keep her, despite the challenges of her unexpected pregnancy. Just as they begin to mend, the very thing they both feared most comes to pass.
Miranda's final effort helps Anna and Grace escape, but Sarah and Ashley intervene. With their escape compromised, Anna is forced to confront her worst nightmare and make a heart-wrenching decision to ensure Grace’s safety.
Anna is detained on kidnapping charges, while Grace remains missing. In the aftermath, Anna and Jessica begin to heal their old wounds, and the latter vows to help her sister’s case.
During Anna's court hearing, witness statements attempt to undermine her case. Anna defends herself and tells her truth, but the opposing counsel attacks her character by dredging up her troubled past.
As the court session continues, Anna begins to lose hope as the evidence mounts against her. With no supportive witnesses left to call, someone unexpectedly steps forward to testify on her behalf.
Grace bravely takes the stand to reveal the true nature of her relationship with Sarah, exposing her as an unfit mother. While the child's testimony portrays Anna as her true protector, the verdict on the latter’s freedom remains uncertain.
As her imprisonment nears, Anna insists that Julius and others move on without her. Meanwhile, Sarah flees upon learning of her impending arrest, pushing Anna to make a desperate move no one sees coming.
Anna escapes to save Grace from Sarah's dangerous plans. Finding Sarah forcing the terrified child to leave the shelter, Anna decides to hold her captive until she can guarantee Grace’s safety.
Anna agrees to spend one last night with Grace before returning her to the children’s shelter. The next day, however, Sarah escapes, leading to a brutal confrontation between the two mothers.
Grace manages to call for help before Sarah can inflict more harm on Anna. Even on the brink of death, Anna gathers the last of her strength to protect the only thing that ever mattered to her: Grace.