For three years, Kristina pretended to be mute to support her boyfriend Saul, who lost his hearing in an accident. She worked tirelessly to fund his recovery, only for Saul to regain his health and immediately discard her for another woman, claiming he was ashamed of having a "disabled" girlfriend. Heartbroken, Kristina reveals she can speak, dumps him, and moves abroad. There, she finds true success and a man, Nigel, who cherishes her, leaving Saul to wallow in regret.