

I was pregnant, and when I went to a private club to have Ronan sign the divorce papers, he was tangled up with his mistress, Molly. Under Ronan's coercion, I drank the wine Molly handed me. But what I didn't expect was that Molly had slipped an abortion-inducing pill into the drink. I collapsed, yet Ronan left with Molly in his arms. "I'll bring in the top medical team to save the baby." he said. "Ronan, there are only eight days left on the marriage contract. We will never meet again in this life." I replied. But Ronan didn't hear me—he was too busy answering Molly's call. Fortunately, my baby survived. Eight days later, I returned to my grandfather's farm with my child, severing every last tie to Ronan. Just when I thought life would settle down peacefully, Ronan knelt at my doorstep.

Alexander makes a deal with the commander to protect Jessica's family, trading a severe injury that leaves him with an amputation,shrapnel in his brain, and little time to live for their safety. Six years later, he runs into his daughter Alice, who doesn't know he's her father, and shares his past with her. When he saves Jessica at a lion dance event, his identity is exposed. Jessica presses him for the truth about the past, but Alexander, aware his days are numbered, resolves to hide it, breaking her heart. To end their bond, Jessica forces him to perform the lion dance again. Alexander pushes through to take the stage, but his prosthetic limb malfunctions, shrapnel shifts, and he is on the brink of death.

"On My birthday. My adopted brother had planned the accident that trapped both of us. The flames are already licking me hungrily, and yet my fiancee, Lila Sinclair, points at the front passenger seat.He chose to save my uninjured brother first.At that moment, my heart completely turned to ashes. When I wake up, I'm completely disfigured. At most, I only have one month left to live. Later on, my family decides that Julian will marry Lila on my behalf for the sake of our families' interests. I didn't argue. I even give all of my shares, properties, and my unpublished artwork to Julian as his prewedding gifts. Just like that, Julian becomes a famous artist by publishing my artwork. But they didn't know— The things that I've voluntarily given away from the start are actually offerings meant for my vengeance. The day I die will be the day Julian's mask is torn apart."