Bound by Fate: Love's Resurrection

• Bitter Love
• CEO

• Ep. 1
  A tragic car accident shakes the city of Jiangcheng, claiming the life of Mrs. Xia and leaving her husband and daughter, Xia You, severely injured. The driver responsible for the crash is revealed to be Xia Wei, a relative of the Xia family. As the aftermath unfolds, the name "Xia Wei" echoes repeatedly, hinting at the deep impact and unresolved emotions tied to the incident. The accident sets the stage for a story of love, loss, and the painful realizations that follow.
• Ep. 2
  Rosie confronts Shannon about his decision to bring Wendy home, expressing her deep hurt and confusion. She accuses him of favoring Wendy because of her illness, claiming that she too is suffering. Shannon dismisses Rosie's feelings, insisting that Wendy must stay and that he will not marry Rosie if she opposes this. Rosie, heartbroken, feels abandoned and questions Shannon's love for her. Shannon coldly suggests she go to the hospital if she’s unwell, offering only occasional visits. The tension between them escalates as Rosie struggles to understand why Shannon prioritizes Wendy over her, leaving her feeling utterly rejected and alone.
• Ep. 3
  Rosie confronts Shannon in a heated argument, accusing him of never truly loving her and bringing up the past where she lost her mother and became mentally impaired due to a car accident. Shannon coldly dismisses her, claiming she could never compete with Wendy, his former lover. Rosie pleads with him to stop hurting her, but Shannon remains unfeeling, even mocking her for her condition. Rosie reflects on the accident, blaming herself and Shannon for the tragedy that changed her life. She reveals that if it weren’t for the accident, Shannon and Wendy would have married, but Shannon insists their relationship was only arranged by their families and lacked genuine emotion. As tensions rise, Rosie confesses her love for Shannon, but he remains indifferent. Suddenly, news arrives that Rosie’s father is critically ill. Overwhelmed with grief, Rosie begs for her father’s life, but it seems too late. In a moment of despair, Rosie questions if she will ever find peace, while Shannon remains distant, unmoved by her suffering. The scene ends with Rosie feeling broken and abandoned, her hope for love and redemption slipping away.
• Ep. 4
  Rosie, still naive and devoted, is approached by Shannon with a request. He reveals that her cousin, Xia Wei, is suffering from leukemia and needs a bone marrow transplant. Shannon asks Rosie to donate her marrow, but she hesitates, questioning whether he will marry her if she agrees. Despite her fear and confusion, Rosie’s love for Shannon drives her to agree, believing his happiness is her own. As the procedure begins, Rosie’s innocence and vulnerability shine through as she asks if it will hurt, clinging to the hope that her sacrifice will bring Shannon closer to her. The scene captures her heartbreaking devotion and the emotional manipulation she endures, unaware of the deeper pain awaiting her.
• Ep. 5
  Rosie, still grappling with the aftermath of the car accident that left her mother dead and herself mentally impaired, confronts Shannon, who has taken her in. Shannon, burdened by guilt, reflects on the tragedy he caused, acknowledging that Rosie’s mother’s death and Rosie’s condition are his fault. He believes Rosie must despise him, but Rosie, in her childlike innocence, reassures him that his happiness is her happiness. Shannon, however, remains tormented, having already accepted the weight of his past mistakes, including the loss of another child. The conversation reveals the deep scars of their shared history and the unresolved pain that binds them.

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