In the Santos family, a long-standing tradition prevailed, where education was not highly valued. Santos, a wealthy man with eight children - four boys and four girls - from multiple wives, held a complex view of family dynamics. While he loved all his children, his affection was largely overshadowed by his fondness for his wives.

Santos's favoritism was evident; the children of his favorite wife received preferential treatment, while those from less favored wives were neglected. His primary goal was to educate his eldest son, Abnas, with the expectation that Abnas would become successful and sponsor his siblings' education in the future.

The rest of the boys, including Faruq and the twins, were expected to stay home and help with farming. As for his daughters, Santos planned to marry them off as soon as they came of age. His children's fate seemed predetermined: Abnas, the eldest son, held the key to their future; Faruq, the second son, waited patiently; Shasiya, his third child and first daughter, was already being prepared for marriage; Kamsh and Asiya, the twins, were still young.
As Abnas came of age, he completed his education and began to establish himself. His father, Santos, eagerly asked which of his siblings Abnas would sponsor for education next. However, Abnas surprised him by saying he wouldn't sponsor anyone. Instead, he wanted to settle down and get married.

Abnas encouraged his father to marry off his sisters, and soon, all of them were forced into unwanted marriages. Three of them remained in their husbands' homes, but Asiya, the strong-willed and independent one, fought for a divorce. When her husband refused, she bravely ran away.

Abnas married a beautiful woman named Afra, who loved him dearly but was possessive and controlling. She didn't want anyone, including Abnas's siblings, close to him. Initially, they were happy, but Afra soon discovered Abnas's stinginess. He refused to help others, including his own sisters and brothers.

As Abnas's distance from his family grew, his father realized he wouldn't fulfill his promise to sponsor his siblings' education. Santos was disappointed and decided not to rely on Abnas anymore.

Abnas's stinginess intensified over time. Even after having children, he sent them to public schools, and gradually, he stopped providing for his household. His family's hopes for a better future, once pinned on him,

Afra adapted to Abnas's stinginess by taking care of only herself and their children. When visitors arrived, she wouldn't offer them food, which sparked anger and complaints. However, Afra remained indifferent, knowing the struggles she faced.

Faruq and his three brothers, tired of relying on their stingy brother, decided to take matters into their own hands. They set out to find better opportunities, leaving Abnas's household to fend for themselves. Life became increasingly difficult for Abnas and his family.

Meanwhile, his siblings struggled to make ends meet. After their father's passing, the tension between Abnas and his siblings intensified. Faruq, however, quickly found success, buying a house and vehicles within two years.

Asiya, who had returned home to live with Faruq, never remarried. Her past experiences had left emotional scars, and she struggled with depression, exacerbated by her inability to bear children. It took a long time for her to heal.

The rift between Abnas and his siblings seemed irreparable. The resentment lingered, and forgiveness seemed impossible. Abnas's family became a distant memory to his siblings, a reminder of the hardships they endured.