a second chance at happiness chinese drama

Six years ago, Luke Kranz gave his life to protect Ava Ewing. Ever since, she has carried the weight of both her family and career alone, tirelessly struggling to save enough for her daughter Ellie’s heart surgery. Just when she thought she had no time for anything else, Evan Foster returns after years abroad, reentering her life with unresolved resentment and buried emotions. Unable to let go of the past, he keeps pushing her, testing her boundaries, and stirring up everything she tried to leave behind.

Fifteen years ago, Molly was rescued and adopted by Mrs. Shane. To repay Mrs. Shane's kindness, Molly, now the Supreme Lord, had quietly supported the Shanes for years—helping her eldest brother become the richest man in Waterfall City, assisting her second brother in earning the title of War God, and aiding her third brother in becoming a legendary doctor. However, on the very day that the true daughter of the family, Fiona, returned, Molly discovered that all her sacrifices had been in vain.

Joan Field had been born into a prestigious family and was famed across Auray City as the epitome of purity and sweetness. Yet few knew she had been secretly pursuing Leo Rusk, the young heir of a prominent scientific family, carrying on a clandestine affair. Their three-month campus romance ended abruptly when she dumped him, only for fate to twist three years later. Now, with her family's fortune in ruins, Joan was forced into a convenient marriage with David Fred, the dissolute scion of the Fred family. Driving through a stormy night to take her fiancé and his mistress to a hotel, she never expected the luxury car she collided with to hold none other than her ex-lover—Leo. To her shock, her fiancé addressed him as... "Uncle Leo."

She dreamed of becoming a pilot but unexpectedly had a child with him, leading her to give up her aspirations and choose to be a devoted wife and mother. Seven years into their marriage, she discovered that he had someone else and witnessed him pledging eternal love to another woman. Heartbroken, she met her end in a plane crash. However, she unexpectedly found herself reborn, back before the disaster, and vowed to change her fate…

Esme Olsen and Nate Blair are childhood sweethearts, destined to be together—until the real Lane heir returns, forcing Nate out. They vow to reunite, but the next day, Esme is diagnosed with leukemia. Afraid of holding him back, she chooses to recover before seeking him out or quietly disappear. Unaware of her illness, her greedy father hires thugs to attack Nate and convinces him that Esme no longer loves him. Five years later, he returns as a powerful tycoon, determined to claim her as his own. Love and resentment clash, but in the end, the truth sets them free.

In the early days of their youth, Carol Wells and Dylan Felix had forged a promise to one another amidst a fire. As the years unfolded, Carol had been Dylan's savior, her blood coursing through his veins on more than one critical occasion. Yet, when Dylan's health was restored, a twist of fate saw Bess Meg stepping into Carol's shoes, casting a shadow of betrayal over their bond. Heartbroken, Carol chose to part ways with Dylan. In the aftermath, Carol's reemergence at the return banquet was nothing short of a triumph, her radiance outshining the whispers of doubt that had once haunted her. As for Dylan, with each passing day, he found himself drawn deeper into the realization of his true emotions for Carol and began his journey again to find her back.

Evan Harvey, the nine-star commander of Fubrar, was betrayed by Bently Sloan while rescuing his master. This betrayal resulted in Evan's crippled legs and his memory loss, which resulted in him becoming mentally impaired. Following an arranged marriage with the Porters under the guidance of their patriarch, Evan spent three years being cared for by Carol Porter, enduring the disdain of the Porters.As Evan gradually regained his memory, the nine-star commander also made a comeback. From hitting rock bottom to reclaiming the pinnacle, Evan, with unwavering determination and the support of his wife, Carol, and others, overcame numerous challenges. With the trust and help of those around him, he finally dispelled all obstacles and emerged from the shadows.

In her past life, manipulated by her sister, Janna fell for the wrong man and betrayed her husband, Keith Lane, leading to their tragic death in a fire. Reborn, she resolves to rewrite her fate, protecting and cherishing her husband this time around.

To reclaim "Dove" stolen by Karl Ewing, Tanner Mack infiltrates Madilyn Ewing's life by posing as her bodyguard. He repeatedly saves Madilyn from dangerous situations, causing her to fall deeply in love with him. However, just as her feelings reach their peak, she discovers his betrayal. In the aftermath, the Ewing family goes bankrupt, but Tanner reappears as the CEO of ST Group, determined to win back the woman he truly loves.

Davina was forced to marry business tycoon Chadwick for family interests, but the union didn't bring happiness, only misery. Misunderstandings and resentment deepened the rift between them, despite Davina's efforts to keep things together. After an accident, their emotions surged, and Davina got pregnant, just as Yolena, Chadwick's past love, returned. To repay Yolena for saving his life, Chadwick didn't hesitate to seize Davina's family's project, enraging Davina to demand a divorce. Chadwick changed his attitude upon learning of Davina's pregnancy, but it was too late. Misled by the news of Davina's pregnancy, he eventually uncovered the truth, leading to Yolena's imprisonment. Realizing the absurdity of the misunderstandings, Chadwick apologized to Davina, promising to make amends for the harm. However, Davina, feeling disheartened, planned to leave for a distant land, putting their bond to the test of life and death.

Yara Hart, once a humble employee concealing her true identity as the chairwoman of a successful listed company, discovers the heartbreaking betrayal of her husband, Mark Zahn. He has been scheming with his mistress, Wendy Stone, to steal their family's fortune. Devastated, she begins to plan her revenge. Armed with her hidden power and resources, she exposes Mark's true colors, protects her daughter from his treachery, and ensures he pays for his deceit.

In her past life, Ilora Thurman made the mistake of marrying Arvid Sheffield, who ultimately caused her death. Reborn, she chooses Emrys Goddard and sets her sights on revenge against Arvid and his mistress, Zira Cruz. Although Emrys was once hurt by Ilora, she works hard to win him over, and their relationship begins to blossom. Arvid and his cousin, Althea Solis, conspire to ruin her, but Ilora outsmarts them. At the wedding, she publicly rejects Arvid and reveals his treachery, leaving Althea to face her own downfall. Ilora then joins the Goddard Group, where she earns respect and dismantles Zira's schemes. In the end, her true lineage is revealed, and she and Emrys finally find happiness, while Arvid and Zira face their deserved retribution.

Quinn Anne, a design prodigy, faced rejection from her fiancé due to her appearance and was subsequently ousted from her home by her stepmother's family, who treated her as worthless. In her darkest hour, Timothy Ford came to her aid, rushing her to the hospital after she was poisoned. Upon her recuperation, Quinn and Timothy swiftly tied the knot, uniting to seek justice against those who had wronged her.

Esme Lang, the eldest daughter of the Lang family, is poisoned by her cousin Susie Lang, leaving her disfigured, with memory loss, and mentally impaired. She’s rescued by the Reed family matriarch, who arranges for her to marry Caleb Reed, the third son of the Reed family, under the name Faye Reed. After the matriarch’s death, Esme, pregnant with twins, is sent away by Caleb. A car accident later restores her memory, revealing her true identity. Five years later, Esme returns to the capital with her son, Eli, unaware that her other child, Zach, is alive. When Eli tries to teach Susie a lesson, Caleb mistakes him for Zach and takes him away. The two children end up swapping identities. What will happen next in this tangled web of secrets and mistaken identities?

Seven years ago, at Nina and Chandler's wedding, a tragedy unfolded when Nina's father murdered Chandler's father, leading to a deep rift between their families. After a chance encounter, Nina saved Chandler from a drugging incident, resulting in her giving birth to his child. Now, desperate to save her daughter Tracy, who battled leukemia, Nina found herself in Chandler's bed once more. Despite Chandler's outward humiliation, his heart remained conflicted with love and resentment. As their complicated relationship unfolded, long-buried truths from the past began to emerge. Ultimately, Chandler came to Nina's and Tracy's rescue, and the family finally reunited when the truth was revealed.

In her previous life, as Carol lay on her deathbed, she realized that her husband, Mathew, and her son, Sam, did not truly love her. This awakening granted her a second chance, and she was reborn seven years after marrying Mathew. In this new life, Carol chose to support Mathew and his beloved, Yuna, while also committing herself to the career she had forsaken in her past.

Ellie Devin, once the cherished eldest daughter of the wealthy Wilcox family, discovers she’s actually the fourth daughter of the Devin family. Driven by blood ties, she seeks out her real brothers, only to face cold rejection. They despise her, and the adopted daughter, Fiona Devin, frames her at every turn. Instead of defending Ellie, her brothers force her to kneel in the rain, refusing to listen. Sick and drenched, she begs to be let inside, but only Fiona emerges, mocking her cruelly before pushing her down the stairs. Left abandoned overnight, Ellie wakes with a new resolve. She fights back when falsely accused again, declaring she will no longer bow to the Devin family. Stunned, they watch as she walks away. This time, Ellie is determined to reclaim her place in the Wilcox family, where she truly belongs.

Chelsea Swanson and Jude Lewis have been married for three years, but not many knew about it. During the day, she was his employee, satisfying his every whim. At night, she was the President's wife, lying in a custom-made sofa designed by Jude in his mansion, and playing with his dog.However, only he could lord her around. If anyone were to humiliate or bully her, he would stand up for her and crush them to pieces.