At nearly fifty, she is going through menopause, and one hardship after another comes her way.
Her husband, born into poverty and burdened by insecurity and double standards, cheats on her during their marriage, then blames her for it. His parasitic family drains her dry.
A rebellious son and the crushing pressure of her career pile one burden upon another.
The night her child is rushed to the hospital, fear and exhaustion combine with her menopausal symptoms and overwhelm her. With no one to turn to, she collapses on the spot.
When she wakes, her heart is completely dead.
The realities tying her down mean she cannot divorce, at least for now.
The housewife who once gave everything without a word finally comes to her senses.
If she can't get a divorce, then she won't "leave"...