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.