Kathleen was just eight years old when her mother was tragically killed in a car accident. And when her father remarries it is to the bitter and resentful Irene, who has two children of her own and no space in her heart for another. Irene goes out of her way to make Kathleen's life as miserable as possible and will stop at nothing to get her out of their lives. When Kathleen is sixten a shocking incident rocks the family, and life takes a disturbing turn. Amid this darkness, Kathleen finds a glimmer of light when she finds love, but Irene is ruthless in her mission to destroy her step-daughter's life. Can Kathleen find happiness or will her family prove to be her worst enemy?