A woman who experiences a multitude of trials and tribulations in her personal life. After her ill-advised marriage to Dale leads to a tumultuous divorce, Cindy faces humiliation and isolation from her own family who see her as a disappointment, an extra mouth to feed rather than a relative in need of support. Despite a short period of depression, Cindy perseveres, improves her professional life, pays back her debts, and eventually marries Jason, a respectable man. Her family's attitude towards her suddenly changes, offering her respect and help. As Cindy ascends socially, she reconciles with her family's exploitative behavior, choosing to leverage their change in attitude to her benefit, revealing the story's central message: there are no noble people, only noble actions.