On her first day working in Mr. Finch's household, a woman recently released from prison struggles to meet his exacting standards. Despite her efforts to make a good impression by cleaning the entire estate without break, Mr. Finch remains dissatisfied with her as his wife because of her past. After donating 800 milliliters of blood to him, she is left weak and hospitalized, where doctors warn her against heavy work for three months. As she recovers, she faces the harsh reality of proving herself in an unforgiving environment, all while battling persistent dizziness and exhaustion.