
Evelyn Lane has been in love with Alistair Sterling. She becomes his wife through a contract marriage, but can never win his heart. When Vivian Vance returns, Evelyn Lane chooses to divorce him, only to discover she is pregnant. After enduring misunderstandings, a miscarriage, and cancer, Alistair Sterling realizes his feelings, but Evelyn Lane is heartbroken. In the end, they divorce, and Evelyn Lane finds a new lease on life, embracing freedom and hope.