College swimming instructor and Steve's wife. After a misunderstanding orchestrated by Maria, she returns to teaching and seeks an annulment. She eventually reunites with Steve after learning the truth and rescues him from the water.
Maria's deception damages Caroline's marriage before her eventual revelation restores it.
Maria claims to be the songwriter's wife, causing Caroline to leave in anger. Maria later tells Caroline the truth, allowing their reconciliation.
George becomes an indirect source of Caroline's marital crisis.
George arranges Maria's false wedding interruption, which causes Caroline to separate from her husband and seek an annulment.
Willis's romantic feelings complicate Caroline's private confrontation with the hidden songwriter.
Willis is described as a conservative botany professor who is in love with Caroline and visits her house.
They are connected through the college's administration and student-discipline crisis.
Caroline teaches at Victoria College, while Dean Clinton administers the college and later asks Caroline to accompany the songwriter.
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