Doris Dakkar, a single mother, raised her son Nicholas alone after her husband left. Despite her struggles, she ensured Nicholas never lacked anything. Years later, at sixty, Doris unexpectedly found herself raising her granddaughter Paige after Nicholas abandoned her.
Nicholas remarried Donna soon after his wife Sandra’s death, leaving Paige feeling neglected. When he asked Doris to care for Paige while he vacationed, she agreed, though she warned Nicholas to prioritize his daughter’s happiness. He dismissed her concerns, and after leaving Paige with Doris, he disappeared for over a decade.
Doris promised Paige they’d manage together, which they did. Ten years later, Nicholas returned to find his mother’s home abandoned. A neighbor informed him Paige had married and Doris now lived with her. The neighbor, disapproving of his actions, warned him not to expect forgiveness. Nicholas, undeterred, walked away, confident he could handle his mother.