The Love Lost to Greed

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• Ep. 1
  Mandy Goode gathers her three sons, Xiaoguang, Xiaozong, and Xiaoyu, to announce her plans for the family’s wealth and the future of Yolex Group. She reveals that Xiaoguang will inherit the company, Xiaozong will receive her properties and valuable collections, and Xiaoyu, the youngest, is left with nothing, relying on his brothers for support. Mandy justifies her decisions by emphasizing the importance of her sons carrying on the family legacy, while dismissing her daughter, Doris, as an outsider who will eventually marry into another family. Doris, feeling marginalized and hurt, confronts her mother, accusing her of blatant favoritism and gender bias. Mandy harshly rebukes Doris, stating that her sons are the ones who will ensure the family’s continuity and care for her in old age. Doris, heartbroken, declares that she has always been an outsider in the family and storms out, leaving Mandy and her sons in a tense silence. The brothers reassure their mother that they will take care of her, but the cracks in the family’s unity are already evident.
• Ep. 2
  Mandy Goode, reborn with memories of her past life, struggles to reconnect with her sons on the anniversary of their father’s death. She calls her eldest son, Xiao Guang, who brushes her off, claiming he’s too busy. Undeterred, she reaches out to her second son, Xiao Zong, who dismisses her as well, saying he’s on a business trip. Frustrated, Mandy laments how her sons are always too preoccupied to honor their father’s memory. Meanwhile, news arrives that Mandy’s third son, Gu Lei Shi, has survived a severe accident but will likely spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair. Despite the grim news, Mandy tries to bring the family together, reminding them of their father’s legacy. However, her sons remain indifferent, leaving Mandy to face the painful reality of their betrayal once again.
• Ep. 3
  Mandy Goode, reborn with memories of her past life, confronts her three sons in a tense hospital room. Her eldest son, who inherited the family company, tries to shift the responsibility of caring for her to his brothers. The second son, who received their mother’s properties, claims he has no resources left after transferring them to his own children. The youngest son, once the keeper of Mandy’s jewelry and antiques, reveals he sold them all for his business ventures. Each brother deflects the duty, arguing over who should take care of their mother. Mandy, witnessing their greed and selfishness, remains silent, her disappointment palpable. The scene ends with a reluctant agreement to rotate her care monthly, a hollow compromise that underscores their lack of genuine concern.
• Ep. 4
  Mandy Goode wakes up to find her son, Xiao Guang, preparing a meal for her. He serves her dishes she loves but insists she avoids meat, citing the doctor’s advice. Mandy’s other son, Ah San, enters, complaining about the burden of caring for her. He criticizes her for not bathing and mocks her condition. The tension escalates as Ah San reveals his resentment over the inheritance, accusing Mandy of favoring his siblings. He demands that Mandy be sent to a nursing home, claiming it’s too much for him to handle. Mandy, now awake, tries to calm the situation, but Ah San’s hostility remains. He brings her something, claiming it’s a gesture of goodwill, but his tone suggests ulterior motives. The scene ends with Mandy questioning his intentions, hinting at deeper family conflicts.
• Ep. 5
  Mandy Goode, now disabled and dependent on her family, faces harsh criticism from her daughter-in-law, Lin Lin. Lin Lin berates Mandy for her inability to contribute to the household, contrasting her with other elderly people who still work. She accuses Mandy of favoring her other sons, Xiao Guang and the younger ones, while burdening her family with her care. Lin Lin mocks Mandy’s disability, insisting she can still use her hands to wash clothes, and threatens to withhold food if the task isn’t done properly. Later, when Mandy asks for water, Lin Lin dismisses her request, claiming it’s an unnecessary burden. Frustrated, Lin Lin leaves Mandy without water, showing her lack of compassion. Mandy, exhausted and mistreated, resigns herself to sleep, her dignity and well-being ignored by those who should care for her.

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