Escape Into Your Arms

• Fate
• Sweet Love

• Ep. 1
  Susan Lane, struggling after being betrayed by Hugo, finds herself in a small noodle shop with her daughter Wendy. The shop owner, noticing Susan's distress, offers her a freshly cooked bowl of noodles, claiming she is the 100th customer and the meal is free. Susan, touched by the kindness, enjoys the meal with Wendy. The owner’s young child, curious and cheerful, asks Susan how the noodles taste, to which she replies that it’s the best she’s ever had. The shop owner invites her to return anytime, offering a sense of warmth and belonging. As Susan prepares to leave, the owner’s child waves goodbye, calling her "Grandma," a moment that brings a rare smile to Susan’s face. This small act of kindness becomes a glimmer of hope in her otherwise bleak situation.
• Ep. 2
  Zach Scott, a wealthy and powerful man, encounters his grandfather, who has been wandering due to worsening dementia. The grandfather insists on finding a wife for Zach, blaming him for his absence. Zach reluctantly agrees to consider marriage, mentioning a kind woman he recently met. Meanwhile, Susan Lane and her daughter Wendy discuss their financial situation after receiving a substantial sum from a property settlement. Susan, determined to provide for her daughter, dreams of a better future. In another scene, a woman pressures her partner to marry her, offering him company shares as an incentive. He hesitates, citing unresolved issues with his previous relationship. The tension builds as promises and expectations intertwine, setting the stage for future conflicts and alliances.
• Ep. 3
  Susan returns home late, and her husband, Hugo, questions her about her whereabouts. She explains that business was good, keeping her out late. Hugo then shares exciting news: the compensation for their house's demolition has come through, totaling two million. Combined with his savings, they now have enough to buy a large house. Susan is thrilled and suggests they start looking immediately. However, Susan notices a strange scent on Hugo and questions him. He claims it’s from shopping with his son, who wanted to buy her perfume but decided against it since she doesn’t like it. Hugo instead gives her a gift, a token to carry with her while working, symbolizing his presence. Meanwhile, a mysterious investigation unfolds. A man reports to his boss, Sheng, that the woman they’ve been searching for, Lin Xiawei, has been found. She is married to an ordinary employee at Sheng’s company. The boss is determined to locate her, hinting at a deeper connection to Susan’s past.
• Ep. 4
  Zach Scott is informed about a mysterious incident from seven years ago, where he was drugged and a woman became his "antidote." He took her jade pendant, but the surveillance footage from that night remains unrecoverable, leaving him uncertain about the woman's identity. Determined to uncover the truth, Zach instructs his team to find her, specifically mentioning a woman named Lin Xiaowei, whom he plans to propose to personally. Meanwhile, Zach's grandfather, who suffers from dementia, had wandered off and was found eating noodles at a local shop the previous night. The shop owner is thanked for helping him, and Zach's assistant presents the owner with a generous reward of one million as a token of gratitude. The incident highlights Zach's deep sense of responsibility and his growing connection to Susan Lane, who once helped his grandfather. The mystery of the past and the unfolding events draw Zach and Susan closer, setting the stage for their contract marriage.
• Ep. 5
  Susan is approached by a man who offers her a million dollars, but she declines, skeptical of his intentions. She questions his wealth, suggesting that if he were truly rich, he wouldn’t need to flaunt it. Instead, she advises him to use the money to help the elderly. Susan remains focused on her modest life, running her noodle shop, and dismisses his attempts to impress her. She sees through his facade, doubting his claims of being a powerful figure. Meanwhile, her daughter Wendy calls out to her, and Susan feels a sense of familiarity, as if they’ve been in this situation before. The scene hints at a deeper connection to her past, possibly tied to Zach Scott, who has reentered her life with a surprising proposal.

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