Hilary Paewai

Hilary was born and raised in Sulani by her mother Paulina along with her three siblings. When she was young, Hilary's father Tane divorced Paulina and remarried to father more kids. Hilary developed a soft heart and always wanted to help people. When she grew up, she became a doctor. She married businessman Rangi Paewai who fathered her only child Viviana. Rangi was very busy and travelled constantly, leaving Hilary to raise Viviana primarily with Paulina. Despite the long distance, their marriage remained intact. Hilary was devastated when her brother Stanley died of a heart attack in San Myshuno, and was further saddened when her brother Brayden was killed by his mother-in-law Alissa-May Myrick on his honeymoon. Hilary then helped to raise Brayden's daughter Beth. She was shocked when uncle Jasper died of old age after being released from prison and living in Sulani. Hilary was offended when she learned about Rangi's affair with Darlene Dodge for some years prior. She divorced Rangi and focused on her family.