Evelyn wakes up to an empty home, burdened by loss—her son Daniel left after a heated argument, and her husband Robert recently passed away. A note from Daniel, stating he’s leaving for good, shatters her. Memories of Robert’s funeral resurface, where she felt alone, surrounded by relatives gossiping about her struggles.

Overwhelmed by debt, Evelyn works two jobs and battles her own health issues. Dr. Chen’s update on her medical treatment adds to her stress, and Evelyn clings to the thought of providing for Daniel, unaware he’d soon vanish. Days turn into weeks, with no sign of him, and the police inform her Daniel is legally an adult.

As she wrestles with bills and loneliness, Evelyn pushes herself further, taking on more hours at her diner job. Her days blur into a routine of work and treatment, Daniel’s untouched room a constant reminder of her loss.

After thirteen years, Daniel returns, seeking forgiveness and revealing his struggles with addiction. Evelyn, torn between love and past pain, gives him a chance, but when he steals her savings, she tells him to leave. As he walks away, she feels an unexpected peace, ready to move forward with her life. She contacts Dr. Chen, determined to focus on her own healing.