
Adeline Langley entered a 'Walking Marriage' with Commander Julian Jordan, raising their son alone. She takes her child to find her husband, discovering Julian Jordan married Roxanne Willow. Roxanne's mother attacks them, causing the child's death. Adeline Langley uses family influence for justice; Roxanne's mother is imprisoned. Julian Jordan is disgraced, loses his job, lives in misery. Adeline overcomes pain, pursues scientific research, serves her country.