Episode 1: A New Home

A car has stopped in front of a villa in the city. A man gets out of the car, holding luggage. Alongside him is a girl in a white dress and white sneakers. She doesn’t smile or seem happy about the new house. She follows the man and walks inside, where they meet a woman waiting. The woman smiles warmly at the girl and the man.

"Sabrina, say hello to Auntie Rosy."

"Hello." (Sabrina lowers her head slightly, but she still doesn't smile. Auntie Rosy seems to understand her.)

"You are Sabrina! Your father talks about you a lot. You're such a beautiful girl. Nice to meet you. Come on, don’t just stand there. Let’s put the luggage aside. I have prepared many dishes for you all."

Rosy is Sabrina's father's new wife. Rosy takes Sabrina to the dinner table and serves her food. She talks a lot to the girl, even though she knows Sabrina won't reply. Rosy continues to smile and chat about the food, while Sabrina remains silent as always. Although Sabrina accepts the food from Rosy, she still feels empty in this house, and her father also can't say anything to her. He just lets her be.

Rosy puts some shrimp on Sabrina's plate.

"Here! Try this one. It tastes so good because it’s fresh."

Sabrina takes a bite of the shrimp and maintains the same expression. Then she takes another bite. Rosy smiles silently when she sees Sabrina eating so well. After they finish dinner, Sabrina helps Rosy bring the dishes to wash, even though Rosy doesn’t ask for help. Her father feels relieved when he sees his daughter trying to adapt to the situation, even though it's still hard for her.

"This is your room. I didn’t know what colors you like, but your father told me that you don’t like light colors."

Sabrina stands in the white room, which is well-decorated by Rosy. She looks around but stands still at the door. Rosy takes her hand and walks her inside.

"Hey! Don’t just stand there. Come in and see your room."

Sabrina is now in her own room but still feels uncomfortable in her father's new family.

"Sabrina, if you need anything else, you can tell me. I didn’t know what you like, so I randomly chose things that girls generally like."

"Thank you, but it’s okay."

"Oh, I won’t interrupt you more. Take a break then."

The alarm clock goes off at 5:59 a.m., and the light shines from the window onto a girl lying in bed, covered only by a blanket that reveals her legs. Despite hearing the alarm, she struggles to get up, eventually reaching over to the clock and shutting it off. The alarm continues to sound, but this time, she can't ignore it any longer. With a sudden burst of strength, she throws the blanket to the ground.

"Ugh! I'm up, just stop already," she groans.

"How long do I have to wake up like this? School life is so freaking messed up..."

Sabrina, now a teenager, has grown tall with bright eyes and straight, long hair. She heads to the bathroom to prepare for school.

In the kitchen, a woman wearing an apron moves quickly with a pan, finishing cooking in just a moment. Rosy smiles happily as she cooks.

"Honey, check on Sabrina. The food is finished," she calls out.

"You worry about her more than your husband. I'm kind of jealous," he teases.

"Hey, she's your daughter. What kind of father is jealous of his own daughter?"

"Come on, the breakfast's going to cool."

"Okay, copy that, Madam," he responds with a smile, then heads to Sabrina's room as Rosy requested. But just as he reaches the first staircase, he encounters Sabrina in her school uniform, carrying a bag on one arm.

"Oh, you're here," he remarks.

"Yes, Father," Sabrina replies coolly, passing by him. Her father is left speechless. Despite five years passing, their relationship is still somewhat disconnected. Sabrina behaves well and studies diligently, but their interactions remain minimal. Yet, even a few words exchanged with his daughter bring him happiness.

"Sabrina!"

"Aunt Rosy."

"Here's your breakfast."

"Thank you."

"And this is your lunch bag."

"Thank you, Aunt Rosy."

The tension in the family has improved since Sabrina's arrival, but it's far from perfect. Sabrina still speaks little to them and behaves impeccably. She finishes her breakfast and takes the dishes to wash.

"I'm leaving for school, Aunt Rosy, Father."

"Oh, be careful on the way," Aunt Rosy says, while her father merely responds with a grunt.

""Honey, your mouth got shut by the glued huh."," Rosy teases. "Why do you always find it hard to talk to her?"

"Okay, okay, I'll stop," he concedes. "You go take a bath. I'll finish washing the dishes. You have an event at your company today, so you need to look beautiful."

"You flatter me," Rosy laughs. "Let's get Sabrina over this evening, too. I already told her to come."

"What did she say?"

"Guess!"

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