Where Love Begins Again

• Destiny
• Family

• Ep. 1
  A pregnant woman, Louise, witnesses a child in distress and rushes to help despite her condition. She performs CPR, determined to save the child, even as others express concern for her safety. The child eventually regains consciousness, but Louise begins to bleed, prompting an urgent call for medical assistance. Years later, a man named Jack is seen searching tirelessly for the woman who saved his daughter, even though it cost her her own child. He vows to find her and repay her sacrifice. Meanwhile, Louise, now a single mother, is introduced to Jack through a mutual acquaintance, unaware of their shared past. Their paths cross again, setting the stage for a new chapter in their lives.
• Ep. 2
  Louise, the stepmother, tries to manage her stepdaughter Coco’s behavior, but Coco is defiant and resentful. Coco accuses Louise of intentionally making her late for dance class and threatens to have her father deduct money from Louise’s earnings. The tension escalates when Coco harshly rejects Louise as her mother, blaming her for her half-sibling’s premature birth and developmental issues. Coco’s hostility is fueled by her belief that Louise stole her father from her mother. Despite Louise’s attempts to discipline Coco, the girl refuses to listen, insisting that Louise has no authority over her. Coco’s anger is further evident when she lashes out at Louise for entering her room and demands she leave. The strained relationship between stepmother and stepdaughter continues to worsen, with Coco’s defiance and Louise’s frustration reaching a boiling point. Meanwhile, Louise reflects on her past, recalling a child she once saved, but struggles to find any leads. The episode highlights the ongoing challenges Louise faces in her new family dynamic.
• Ep. 3
  Louise confronts her stepdaughter, Chen Keke, after discovering she scored only 29 on her math test. Keke lashes out, accusing Louise of intentionally giving her incorrect tutoring to make her father dislike her. Louise, hurt by the accusation, tries to reason with her husband, Qin Wei, about Keke’s behavior. She points out that Keke hasn’t completed her homework and locks herself in her room, making it difficult for Louise to help. Qin Wei, however, seems indifferent, prompting Louise to remind him of the sacrifices she’s made for his biological daughter, Nuonuo. She pleads with him to show some care for Keke, even if it’s not the same as his love for Nuonuo. Qin Wei eventually apologizes, but tensions remain high as Louise reflects on how Keke’s mother would have handled the situation differently. The scene highlights the ongoing struggle in their blended family.
• Ep. 4
  Louise’s daughter, Nuonuo, is playing outside while her stepdaughter, Keke, confronts her about touching her discarded doll. Keke angrily asserts that everything in the house belongs to her, calling Nuonuo a "burden" and a "beggar." Nuonuo tearfully defends herself, saying she is her mother’s treasure. Keke mocks her and declares she will show Nuonuo who the real "treasure" of the house is. When Louise hears Nuonuo crying, she rushes to check on her. Nuonuo explains that Keke made her fall and hurt herself. Keke insists the doll is hers, even though she threw it away, and threatens to call the police if Louise or Nuonuo touch her things again. Louise scolds Keke for her disrespectful behavior, but Keke retorts, accusing Louise of relying on her father’s money. The tension escalates as Keke asserts her dominance in the household, leaving Louise struggling to mediate the conflict.
• Ep. 5
  Louise tries to navigate the tension in her new family. Her stepdaughter, Coco, is upset because Louise touched her belongings. Jack, Louise’s husband, advises her to avoid Coco’s things, acknowledging his daughter’s sensitivity. Later, Louise’s daughter, Nana, expresses hunger, but Louise insists they wait for Jack and Coco to return before eating. Jack attempts to mediate, apologizing to Coco and urging her to accept Louise for his sake. However, Coco resists, claiming she doesn’t like Louise and feels Louise doesn’t like her either. She even accuses Louise of being a burden. The scene highlights the strained relationships and the challenges Louise faces in blending the family. Despite the friction, Louise remains patient, determined to build harmony.

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