Yingling Zhong

For five years, Finn Carter has silently fulfilled a contract signed with Renee Lane's mother—to heal her daughter's shattered heart. Day by day, he builds a life with a woman who sees him as nothing more than a placeholder for her first love. When Mike Smith's return coincides with the contract's end, Finn recognizes his cue to exit the stage of Renee's life.

For five years, Finn Carter has silently fulfilled a contract signed with Renee Lane's mother—to heal her daughter's shattered heart. Day by day, he builds a life with a woman who sees him as nothing more than a placeholder for her first love. When Mike Smith's return coincides with the contract's end, Finn recognizes his cue to exit the stage of Renee's life.

The moment Piper Swift gave birth, her boyfriend Sean Ward abandoned her. For ten years, Will Mack cares for her and her daughter selflessly, asking for nothing in return—only to be mocked as a simp. Will doesn't mind, for he knows his time is short and that he will soon return to his wife and child in the real world. However, once he is gone, Piper and her daughter spiral, realizing too late what they've lost.

The moment Piper Swift gave birth, her boyfriend Sean Ward abandoned her. For ten years, Will Mack cares for her and her daughter selflessly, asking for nothing in return—only to be mocked as a simp. Will doesn't mind, for he knows his time is short and that he will soon return to his wife and child in the real world. However, once he is gone, Piper and her daughter spiral, realizing too late what they've lost.

In love with Irene Thayer since their school days, Oscar Eaton gave up a promising future to become her secretary, finally earning a place by her side after a one-night stand. But everything changes four years later when her first love, Aaron Paxton, returns. Heartbroken, Oscar walks away to build a life of his own—while the echo of regret begins to stir in Irene's heart.

After being diagnosed with terminal liver cancer, Felix Craig is devastated when his wife, Ruby Lowe, decides to take their daughter, Ally Craig, abroad to live with her close friend Harry Wood—and even plans to marry him. Consumed by despair, Felix unexpectedly finds himself reborn in the past, granted a second chance at life. This time, he resolves not to sacrifice himself for his family.

In love with Irene Thayer since their school days, Oscar Eaton gave up a promising future to become her secretary, finally earning a place by her side after a one-night stand. But everything changes four years later when her first love, Aaron Paxton, returns. Heartbroken, Oscar walks away to build a life of his own—while the echo of regret begins to stir in Irene's heart.

Seth Palmer tirelessly pursued Vera Lane for six years before finally winning her hand in marriage. However, Vera remained wholly devoted to her prayers, never consummating their union. It isn't until Seth finds her praying over a photo of her stepbrother, Steven Lane, that he realizes Steven is the one she has loved all along. Heartbroken, Seth divorces Vera and leaves the country. By the time Vera comes to her senses, Seth has already fallen in love with Sophie Hall.

Lily Hill receives a diagnosis of late-stage liver cancer during a routine check-up. However, in a moment of confusion, she mistakenly believes that her husband, William Leith, is the one diagnosed. When William ultimately manages to gather $500,000 for her surgery, Lily declares that he doesn’t deserve to be cured and halts the hospital’s arrangements for a liver transplant. Instead, she lends the money to her brother for a new car.