Hello, Love, Again

In the spring of 2020, Ethan arrives in Calgary to visit Joy, who is now working as a domestic helper. Their reunion marks the beginning of a critical period in their relationship as Ethan plans to propose to her.

Ethan proposes marriage to Joy, but as the COVID-19 pandemic escalates, he finds himself stranded due to lockdown measures. This unexpected turn forces Ethan to move in with Joy, complicating their relationship further.

While living with Joy, Ethan faces the harsh realities of the pandemic, including the bankruptcy of his bar in Hong Kong. He struggles with menial tasks at home, leading to tension between him and Joy.

A year later, Ethan's father contracts COVID-19, prompting Ethan to rush back to Hong Kong. Tragically, he arrives just in time to witness his father's death, deepening his sense of loss and regret.

Overwhelmed by grief and Joy’s absence, Ethan has a one-night stand with a random woman. Their relationship takes a significant hit when Joy video-calls him, only to hear about his infidelity, leading to their engagement's end.

Three years later, Joy is now working in a nursing home and aims to relocate to the United States to advance her nursing career. Her aspirations illustrate her growth and determination despite past heartaches.

While picking up a friend at the airport, Joy unexpectedly encounters Ethan and their mutual friend, Jhim. This meeting reignites the complex feelings between Joy and Ethan, complicating their new paths.

After the airport encounter, Joy experiences awkward interactions with Ethan as she mistakenly assumes that he is pursuing her again. Unbeknownst to her, Ethan is trying to respect her new life and emotions.

At a picnic, jealousy flares up for Joy when a colleague, Baby, shows interest in Ethan. In an impulsive move, Joy proposes that Ethan move in with her as a common-law husband for a year, a proposal he accepts.

As their relationship rekindles, Joy's feelings become complicated when she discovers Ethan's history with loan sharks and his sacrifices to pay off debts. This revelation forces them to confront their past more directly.

Following a confrontation where Joy accuses Ethan of cheating, he reveals that Baby threatened them with exposure regarding their sham arrangement. This leads to a heartfelt apology and confession of feelings between them.

The next day, Joy reports to work only to find out about Martha's death due to dementia complications. This loss deeply affects her and highlights the fragility of life amid their rekindled relationship.

Following the news of her acceptance to a nursing program in the U.S., Joy feels the weight of leaving Ethan behind. Their heartfelt conversations lead to mixed emotions as Joy prepares to depart for new opportunities.

On her way to the airport, Joy reads a poignant letter left by Martha that urges her to reconnect with her loved ones. This moment of clarity triggers a change of heart, prompting her to reconsider her departure.

Joy rushes to Ethan's house, where they finally express their love for each other. This emotional reunion sets the stage for their marriage a year later, marking a new beginning for both of them.