After her daughter Starry Smith was kidnapped, Gail Tate adopted Bonnie Smith to ease her heartache. Seventeen years later, Starry, now Jess Brown, unknowingly attends the same university as Bonnie and becomes her bullying target. Gail, not knowing Jess is her long-lost daughter, joins Bonnie against Jess. Overcome with regret, Gail strives to win back Jess's love and trust.