When life’s choices begin to close in, Earn, a former scholarship student burdened with overwhelming responsibilities, finds herself pushed to the brink by mounting pressure. In order to survive and secure her future in education, she may be forced to step onto a dark and dangerous path, one that tests her limits and demands more than any young girl should ever have to endure.

Part of Belle's past and her motivations are revealed, and she also helps Earn with some photos. Sophie and Amy's relationship continues to grow, and Jane begins to suspect Nano and what she might be doing with the school's money.

Amy and Sophie's past relationship is revealed, and it intensifies because of Sophie's mother. Nano continues to struggle with issues related to the money. Belle wants to help Earn and her teacher.

Nano begins to take responsibility for her actions, and we get a glimpse of her past. Earn takes part in the French competition, and Professor Nalin invites the students to a party at her house.

Nalin's past at school is revealed. Tensions rise at the party due to a conspiracy against Sophie. Jane makes decisions that could affect her life in order to help Nano. Sophie makes a decision regarding her mother's actions.