After becoming the wife of entrepreneur Dorokhin, orphan Dasha Kravtsova is subjected to constant abuse from her husband. The only thing keeping Dasha from leaving is her stepson, little Kostya. However, Dorokhin's entire business is built on the inheritance left to Kostya after the death of his mother and grandfather. Dorokhin treats Dasha horribly, blaming her for not living up to his expectations and constantly berating the boy who is entirely dependent on him financially. One day, Dasha and Kostya are involved in a serious car accident...