My second attempt at a review, so bear with me. As a rule, I TRY to always hold off until I've watched the ending; however, I don't think the problems I have with this drama will change even if the story improves tremendously.

First, I want to address the story. If this story didn't have the MDL forum, it would probably have a much lower rating on here. The character's misunderstandings and motivations need to be frequently explained by those who have read the book. You lose me when I have to watch a drama where the story, the characters, the direction ARE NOT the one's letting me know what is going on. I keep reading in the comments, "Oh....I read the novel, so now I, forgive, understand, etc." I'm sorry....but I'm not an avid reader (don't judge), and I don't feel I should have to read anything to supplement me watching anything. A great TV drama should stand by itself. This, unfortunately, needs book legs. When I'm constantly pulled out to ask...why did he/she do this, it makes me want to give up watching. Delete 2.5 stars.

Second, I want to address the acting. I don't think it's as bad as some are saying. I do think some areas need to be improved/addressed; however. I'm a HUGE fan of the ML. I'm not familiar too much with the FL except for one drama. I do believe ZLH (and I'm hugely bias, yes) is doing a better job at conveying his feelings, making me sympathize with him, etc. As for the FL, she's gorgeous, but sometimes, I said, sometimes, her unfitting-to-the-scene expressions actually pulls me out of the moment. During one scene, while the ML was crying and pouring his heart out, her rather blank expression didn’t match the passion of the scene. I wanted to be pulled in, engulfed in the moment with them. Instead, I was left drenched with disappointment in front of my computer. The meme to explain this moment would be the Michael Scott face of complete and utter annoyance. Delete 1 star. (For the record, I do believe ZJM is a lovely actress who just needs a little more time to grow and improve. I believe she should have been given better direction here).

Third, and at this point, the FL's character is too confusing for my taste. This is the writer's fault and not ZJM. A big turn off for me is when the drama shows too much "skinship" between the leads and SL's. I have forgiven some characters if they grovel, cry, and show some remorse in their actions. Here, the FL's actions are confusing regarding the SML. I understand needing/wanting a love triangle, but I was looking for a stronger feeling toward the ML by now. For me, the ML/SML dynamic is so very unnecessary here since the couple was married to each other for many years in a previous life and this story should be all about THEIR second chance. Delete 1.5 stars.

I do give Kudos to ZJM for picking such a controversial role. Apparently, the book character is atrocious. While she is slightly less atrocious regarding her actions toward the ML in the drama, her actions in the beginning can leave a very bad first impression. Some people hold onto first impressions, some are able to let them go. No stars deleted or added since I'm able to move forward as I wait to see how the character development progresses.

This review pained me to write because all the other dramas the ML was in, I loved. There were just too many problems with this one.