After being abandoned by her mother, Michelle, a disabled teen, strives to prove she is not a burden. Despite numerous challenges, she achieves great success and confronts her past when her mother reappears.
Michelle’s stepdad, Eugene, found a note from her mother stating, “I can’t do it anymore… That burden has taken the best years of my life from me.” Determined to prove her mother wrong, Michelle excelled in school and pursued a career in film. She faced bullying in college, notably from Lila, who physically assaulted her. Michelle pressed charges, saying, “I won’t let her get away with this.”
Michelle’s lawyer, Mr. Abubakar, helped her win the case against Lila, who was sentenced to community service. Mr. Abubakar later suggested, “You have a knack for law… You could become a great lawyer and fight against the injustices.”
Seven years later, Michelle, now a successful lawyer, meets her estranged mother seeking legal help. Michelle pays her mother’s fine but does not reconcile, stating, “You didn’t even recognize me, your own daughter.” She leaves the courtroom, finally at peace with her past.