De lange weg naar huis

• CEO
• Family
• Fate

• Ep. 1
  Marlon Ortega's biological daughter, desperate and pleading, kneels outside his house, begging for his help. Her young daughter is suffering from a brain tumor, and she has nowhere else to turn. She pleads with her father, reminding him of their blood ties and the innocence of her child. However, Marlon's adopted daughter, who now controls the household, refuses to let her in, coldly stating that she is no longer considered part of the family after running away years ago. The biological daughter insists that her father would not abandon her or her child, but the adopted daughter mocks her, asserting her dominance over the household. Tensions rise as the biological daughter cries out for help, her voice filled with desperation. Meanwhile, the adopted daughter schemes to keep her away, fearing that her return could disrupt her plans. In a moment of vulnerability, the biological daughter reveals that her father had always cared for her, even when she left. She clings to the hope that he will come to her aid. The adopted daughter, however, remains resolute, ordering her to leave and threatening to expose her if she stays. The scene ends with the biological daughter's heart-wrenching cries for her father, her fate hanging in the balance.
• Ep. 2
  Marlon Ortega wakes up to strange noises downstairs, wondering if his biological daughter, Ruolan, has returned. His adopted daughter dismisses it as thunder, urging him to go back to sleep. Later, a tense conversation unfolds between Marlon and his granddaughter, who accuses her mother of lying and driving away Ruolan and her child. The granddaughter threatens to tell Marlon the truth, warning that if he finds out, both she and her mother might be the ones forced to leave. Meanwhile, Ruolan, desperate and drenched in the rain, struggles to care for her critically ill daughter. A kind stranger notices her plight and offers help, urging her to take shelter. Ruolan, overwhelmed with gratitude, refuses the offer of an umbrella, insisting she must keep moving. The scene highlights her desperation and the urgency of her daughter's condition, as she pleads for assistance to save her child's life. The tension between family members and Ruolan's dire situation create a poignant and emotional moment in the story.
• Ep. 3
  Marlon Ortega's biological daughter, weak and exhausted, kneels outside his house with her young daughter, Xinxin, who suffers from a brain tumor. She reassures Xinxin, telling her that her grandfather will take her to the hospital. She hands Xinxin a bracelet she made, symbolizing their family bond, and pleads with her father not to hate her but also not to seek her out again. As she collapses, Xinxin cries out for her mother and grandfather. Marlon, overcome with guilt and sorrow, vows to care for Xinxin as his own granddaughter, promising to do everything in his power to save her life. Meanwhile, news arrives about Marlon's adopted daughter, Ruoliang, prompting him to leave immediately, determined to resolve the family's fractured relationships.
• Ep. 4
  A desperate woman searches for her daughter and granddaughter at a hospital, pleading with staff for help. She offers her life savings and even her house to cover the medical expenses for her granddaughter's brain tumor, but the cost is far beyond her means. A kind elderly man steps in and pays the entire medical bill, leaving the woman overwhelmed with gratitude. She vows to repay him someday. Meanwhile, the granddaughter, now recovering, expresses her deep love and gratitude to her grandfather, who has been her sole caretaker. She recalls how he saved her mother and now her, declaring him her only family. The grandfather, though frail, reassures her of his commitment to her well-being. In another scene, preparations for a lavish birthday party are underway at a wealthy household. The staff gossips about the family dynamics, hinting at the long-lost biological daughter who remains the father's true concern, overshadowing the adopted son's celebration. The tension between the family's past and present looms large.
• Ep. 5
  Marlon Ortega, sitting alone, reflects on his estranged daughter, Ruolan, and her daughter, Xinxing, whose birthday it is today. He laments the past, regretting the choices that drove Ruolan away. He vows that Xinxing will receive everything she deserves, even offering his entire estate if she returns. His adopted daughter, Ruomei, notices his sorrow and tries to comfort him, reminding him of the family's unbreakable bond symbolized by a unique bracelet Ruolan once created. Meanwhile, a new maid, Guanxin, arrives at the house, wearing a bracelet identical to the one Ruolan made. Ruomei is shocked and questions her about it. Guanxin reveals it was her mother’s heirloom, hinting at a deeper connection to the family. Ruomei, suspicious, confiscates the bracelet, citing house rules, but her unease grows as she realizes Guanxin might be more than she appears. The tension builds as the family’s secrets begin to unravel.

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