Claire has long lived in the shadow of her parents’ favoritism. Neglected at home, she also watches her boyfriend Ethan fall for her older sister Summer, who mocks her alongside him. Claire secretly gains admission to Harvard University, yet Summer steals and discards the crucial graduation documents she needs to enroll. Faced with her family’s harsh accusations, a slap from her mother and threats to cut off all support, Claire races to a waste transfer station and fights to retrieve her papers. She wins a full four-year scholarship. Still, her entire family and her boyfriend abandon her in the pouring rain, change the locks and leave for a vacation. Having seen through their fake affection and treacherous love, Claire wakes up completely. She burns the diary holding all her old feelings, packs her bags, severs all ties without hesitation, and heads off to begin her new life as a Harvard freshman.
