Chrysalis

Nalan, controlled by her grandmother Feride's obsession with chastity, wears a corset since puberty. Her grandfather Adil is sympathetic but powerless. At the Koroğlu mansion, Rafet, a miser, pressures his son Sedat to marry Aylin, while Sedat secretly has an affair with Cana, risking the family's reputation.

Sedat faces resistance from Selen and Gülcihan over his pursuit of Yasemin. Nalan, anxious about her dying phone, talks love with Billur, revealing differing views. A chance meeting with Sedat sparks a connection. Rafet scolds the family over finances, and Selen presents Nalan's folder, hinting at a scheme.

Selen and Gülcihan worry about Nalan, fearing Rafet and Sedat's reactions. Sedat refuses the arranged marriage. Rafet and Adil discuss their children's meeting. Nalan accepts Sedat's dinner invite, sharing her excitement with Billur. Adil calms Feride, while a flashback shows Nalan's corset struggle.

Nalan is excited for her dinner with Sedat, while he feels inadequate due to Rafet's behavior. Feride is emotional seeing Nalan in Sema's dress. Sedat, with scars on his back, is surprised by Nalan at dinner. As paparazzi swarm, he proposes, leaving Nalan feeling like she's living in a fairytale.

At the Koroğlu Farm Hotel, Nalan smiles at Sedat while Feride distrusts him. Sedat is bothered by Cana's attitude, and Nalan's corset reflects her sadness. When Rafet criticizes Sedat, Nalan defends him, gaining respect. Selen suggests Nalan could be Sedat's savior, offering him hope.

Nalan dreams of a Cinderella-like romance but feels guilt, fearing her mother's wrath. Flashbacks show Feride punishing young Nalan, instilling fear. Hafize reassures her, and Nalan is invited to Suhoor with Rafet. A flashback reveals Rafet's difficult childhood. Nalan questions his distrust of Sedat.