Amanda grew up without her father, Robert, who abandoned her and her sick mother when she was just a baby. She carried years of anger and resentment, which reignited when she saw a newspaper photo announcing Robert’s engagement to a younger woman, Clara. The betrayal stung deeply, reminding her of the promises he broke and the suffering he caused her mother. Fueled by pain, Amanda plotted to make him feel the sting of betrayal in return.

The next morning, Amanda secretly entered Robert’s house through an open window and planted one of her earrings on his bed. Later, she confronted Clara, pretending to be Robert’s lover. When she “found” her earring in the bedroom, Clara erupted, accusing Robert of cheating and temporarily calling off their wedding. Amanda left feeling victorious, believing she had finally avenged her mother’s suffering.

However, her satisfaction faded quickly when Amanda later learned Robert and Clara had married in a grand celebration despite her efforts. Her mother’s old words echoed in her mind: “Anger is like a heavy stone. Sometimes, forgiveness is the only option.” Realizing that revenge had not eased her pain, Amanda decided she needed answers instead of hatred. Gathering her courage, she returned to Robert’s house and revealed the truth to Clara—she wasn’t a lover, but Robert’s abandoned daughter.

Inside, Amanda confronted her father with tears and anger, demanding to know why he left. Robert, overcome with shame, confessed that guilt and fear had kept him away after her mother’s illness. He admitted to years of regret and begged for forgiveness. For the first time, Amanda saw not a villain, but a broken man crushed by his own choices. With trembling words, she forgave him—not to excuse his actions, but to release the heavy burden she had carried for so long.