After the sudden loss of their parents, six siblings—Azize, Cemo, Zeliha, Fidan, Samet, and Balım—struggle to stay together and survive. Their parents, Bala and Rıfat, shared a forbidden love that began in a village in Mardin, leading to a life of seclusion and eventual tragedy. Fleeing to Istanbul, the siblings seek refuge with their father’s friend, Uncle Aslan, facing the city's dangers while trying to protect each other.

Zülfükar Karslı, seeking an heir to his bus station empire, encounters Timur, a repairman burdened by debt. This meeting sets off a chain of events that will transform the lives of Zülfükar's family, especially his son Zafer and daughters Kudret, Derya, and Cennet. Timur assumes Zafer's identity, including his marriage to Reyhan, leading to a complex web of deceit and unexpected romance. As Timur and Reyhan navigate their forced roles, their staged relationship evolves into genuine affection, forcing them to fight for their love amidst the lies within the Karslı Mansion.

In eastern Turkey, Ceylan is wrongly accused of murder and forced into becoming the 'Kuma,' or second wife, of Karan, the brother of the deceased and the man she loves. As she navigates the complexities of her new role, Ceylan fights to prove her innocence and win Karan's love. The series explores themes of family, love, and truth as Ceylan confronts deep-seated shadows to reclaim her freedom and happiness.

Aslı Güneş, a young woman with a heart condition, receives a life-saving heart transplant from Melike Alkan, the deceased daughter of a wealthy family. Reyhan, Melike's mother, finds solace in Aslı's presence, while Hülya, Aslı's mother, sees an opportunity for wealth. Aras, Melike's cousin, initially distrusts Aslı but later develops a passionate love for her, all while the truth behind Melike's death remains a mystery, threatening to change everyone's lives forever.