One Step Away from Goodbye

• Bitter Love
• CEO
• Toxic Love

• Ep. 1
  Diana sits alone at the diner, her birthday celebration ruined as Ethan fails to show up. Hours pass, and the restaurant closes, leaving her abandoned and heartbroken. Meanwhile, Ethan is elsewhere, welcoming his mistress, who has just returned from abroad. The betrayal cuts deep when Diana discovers Ethan has brought his lover into their home. In a tense confrontation, Diana reflects on their five-year marriage, filled with endless waiting and disappointment. She expresses her exhaustion, declaring she no longer wants to wait for a man who has repeatedly let her down. Ethan, seemingly indifferent, offers hollow reassurances, but Diana is resolute. She realizes their marriage is beyond repair and decides it’s time to move on, vowing to start a new life without him. The scene ends with Diana preparing to leave, her determination to reclaim her independence clear.
• Ep. 2
  Diana Reid, forgotten on her birthday, returns home to find her husband, Ethan, has brought his mistress, Bai Weiwei, into their house. The staff informs Ethan that Diana hasn’t returned, but he dismisses it, telling them to let her know he’s in the study when she arrives. Meanwhile, Ethan casually arranges for Bai Weiwei to stay in Diana’s room, claiming Diana won’t mind due to her gentle nature. Bai Weiwei, pretending innocence, calls Diana, insisting she and Ethan are just friends and urging Diana to call him. Diana, however, sees through the act, accusing Bai Weiwei of either provoking or challenging her. The tension escalates as Diana confronts the betrayal unfolding in her own home.
• Ep. 3
  Diana, feeling abandoned and betrayed, confronts Ethan's mistress, Bai, who has returned from abroad. Bai taunts Diana, mocking her patience and suggesting she step aside to make room for her. Diana, however, remains composed and agrees to meet Bai the next morning at a café. When Bai arrives late, Diana reveals she was deliberately making her wait, turning the tables on Bai's arrogance. Diana reflects on the years she endured Ethan's neglect and Bai's presence, asserting that Bai's impatience makes her unfit to take her place as Ethan's wife. Finally, Diana agrees to divorce Ethan but sets two conditions, promising to disappear from their lives once the divorce is finalized. The tension between the two women escalates as Diana takes control of the situation, leaving Bai uncertain of her next move.
• Ep. 4
  Diana, heartbroken and exhausted after five years of marriage, decides to leave Ethan. She instructs someone to collect her belongings from their villa and send them to her, while also ensuring that Ethan signs the divorce papers without his knowledge. Reflecting on their past, Diana recalls how she married Ethan out of gratitude for his family's support, but now she feels nothing but regret and weariness. She declares that she no longer loves him and refuses to be bound by his family's rules. Meanwhile, Ethan, oblivious to Diana's departure, complains about the poor quality of his meals. A staff member reveals that Diana had been personally preparing his meals and managing every aspect of his life, even when she was away. Ethan is stunned, realizing for the first time how much Diana had done for him. He asks when she will return, only to be told that she has been gone for five days and is unreachable. Frustrated and confused, Ethan begins to grasp the depth of his neglect and the void Diana's absence has left in his life.
• Ep. 5
  Diana, feeling abandoned and forgotten on her birthday, tries to reach Ethan, but his phone is turned off. She reflects on her loneliness, realizing she has no family or close friends to turn to. Meanwhile, Ethan is at home with his mistress, who has just returned from abroad. The mistress notices the changes in the house, as Ethan has removed all traces of Diana. She feels out of place and considers leaving, but Ethan reassures her. Diana, on the other hand, is left to grapple with her emotions, feeling like an outsider in her own life. The tension between Ethan's betrayal and Diana's growing despair sets the stage for a dramatic confrontation.

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