Since Cecilia is single, a man named Lambert makes a proposition to her, wanting her as a bed partner. When Cecilia confronts him about his true feelings, Lambert harshly clarifies that his daughter, Molly, is his whole world, and no one compares to her. Hurt, Cecilia realizes he never loved her. However, after reflecting on his past passivity, she shocks him by accepting his cold proposal, setting up an imbalanced arrangement born from resignation.