The Man I Love

• Bitter Love
• CEO

• Ep. 1
  Michelle Shaw, a woman with a hearing impairment, has endured three years of a loveless marriage to Ryan Lawson, who has never acknowledged her as his wife. Her mother berates her, blaming her for their family's struggles and pressuring her to bear Ryan's child to secure their future. Michelle pleads with her mother not to force her into such a situation, but her mother coldly dismisses her, even threatening to find another woman for Ryan if he doesn’t return home. Desperate, Michelle tries to call Ryan, but he doesn’t answer. Meanwhile, Ryan receives devastating news: his company has lost billions, leaving him in financial ruin. Overwhelmed, he seems to spiral into despair, muttering incoherently as the weight of his failures crashes down on him. Michelle, unaware of Ryan's turmoil, continues to reach out, her voice filled with desperation and pain. The tension between their crumbling marriage and Ryan's collapsing world sets the stage for a dramatic confrontation.
• Ep. 2
  Michelle Shaw, a woman with a hearing impairment, has endured years of neglect and humiliation from her husband, Ryan Lawson, who has never acknowledged her as his wife. One morning, Ryan coldly informs her that she no longer needs to prepare breakfast for him, dismissing her efforts as inadequate. Michelle, heartbroken, confronts him, revealing the depth of her feelings. She confesses that Ryan is not just her husband of three years but also the man she has loved and pursued for twelve years. Despite her love, she tells him that if he has someone else he loves, he should be with them. Ryan, however, is not ready to let her go. His first love, Nan Chenyang, has returned, and she declares her intention to win him back. Ryan’s emotions are conflicted, torn between his past and the woman who has silently loved him for years. The tension between the three characters escalates, setting the stage for a dramatic confrontation about love, loyalty, and the choices that define their futures.
• Ep. 3
  Michelle Shaw receives a call informing her that Ryan is drunk and needs her to pick him up. When she arrives, she finds Ryan and his friends celebrating the return of his first love, Ruan Xingchen. Ryan’s friend mentions that Ruan has been back for three years, and they toast to her return. Michelle feels out of place and tries to leave, but Ryan stops her, insisting she stay. He accuses her of misunderstanding the situation and claims that everyone has forgotten the past. Michelle, hurt and confused, questions Ryan’s intentions, wondering if he’s trying to reconcile with Ruan. Ryan, however, seems determined to keep Michelle by his side, refusing to let her go. The tension between them grows as Michelle struggles to understand Ryan’s true feelings.
• Ep. 4
  Michelle Shaw, burdened by her hearing impairment and years of neglect from her husband Ryan Lawson, finds herself in a tense confrontation. Ryan's first love has returned, further complicating their already strained marriage. Michelle, once meek and resigned, now confronts the woman who has disrupted her life. She accuses her of being a homewrecker, no longer willing to tolerate the humiliation she has endured for years. The tension escalates as Michelle's frustration boils over, and she lashes out, refusing to be the victim any longer. Ryan, caught in the middle, watches as the two women clash, his own emotions torn between past and present. Michelle's defiance marks a turning point, as she begins to reclaim her dignity and fight for her place in Ryan's life.
• Ep. 5
  Michelle Shaw finds herself in a tense and hostile confrontation. Her hearing impairment becomes the target of cruel mockery as someone relentlessly taunts her, accusing her of pretending. The aggressor repeatedly shouts, "Keep pretending!" and "You can't hear me, can you?" Michelle, visibly distressed, pleads for help, crying out, "Save me!" The scene escalates with the aggressor growing more aggressive, refusing to believe Michelle's struggles are genuine. The tension peaks as Michelle's vulnerability is laid bare, highlighting the emotional and psychological torment she endures. The confrontation leaves her desperate and isolated, underscoring the harsh reality of her life.

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