Family Bonds
455 series
Daughter! Never Marry a Punk
Megan Hayes, a love-struck fool, proposed to Jackson Vance after just 99 days. Eyeing her $100,000 dowry, he faked his consent. After marriage, she was worked like a dog by her mother-in-law, had her gold bracelet stolen, and lost her $500,000 dowry to her husband's gambling. His abuse even caused her to miscarry. Jackson then forced her to drink and sleep with Mr. Sterling. Her mother was beaten into a coma trying to save her. Megan finally woke up, broke ties with the Vance family, sent the abusers to jail, and returned to her parents.
Mom, Please Forgive Me Again
Eleanor was forced to sell her daughter Serena to the Granger family as a child bride. Serena escaped and made it to college. To marry rich, she disowned her mom, claiming she was an overseas singer. Despite having cancer, her mom brought her treatment money and local specialties to visit Serena after she had her second baby. However, Serena treated her like a maternity nurse, letting her husband and mother-in-law humiliate her. Soon, Serena's aunt, Eleanor, the long-lost Second Daughter of the Kensington family, returned. The Kensington family exposed the truth. Full of regret, Serena divorced, reconciled with her mom, and vowed to support her through treatment. A mother's boundless love finally awakened her daughter's conscience.
Who Is the Elderly Mother Crying For?
Widowed young, Loretta Hayes raised two sons and a daughter alone. Her daughter Vanessa was abducted as a child. After marrying, her sons view her as a burden, each refusing to host her for more than a month. The eldest daughter-in-law despises her, while the younger daughter-in-law schemes for her demolition buyout. To avoid taking care of mom in her old age, her sons even weigh her like a pig. Vanessa, missing for 20 years and now CEO of Sterling Corporation, finds her and fiercely protects her, exposing her greedy sons and daughters-in-law. Ultimately, Loretta takes back her property and enjoys her later years with her daughter.
Mom's Support Money
When Rose Hayes dies of terminal cancer, her son Gary Hayes and his wife Chloe Hayes hide her death to keep scamming monthly support money from Sarah Hayes and Arthur Hayes. Claiming Mom is just visiting her folks, they fake videos, bury her ashes in the family plot, and lie that it's neighbor Gus Carter's dead dog. When Sarah and Arthur return for Mom's fiftieth birthday, a fresh grave makes them suspicious. With Mayor Bennett's help, they uncover the truth. Furious, they reclaim the remaining 2.21 million in support money and kick the unfilial couple out. Mom's dying will brings all their sins to light.
Single Mom Marries a Mother's Boy
Single mom Valerie marries Arthur Sterling hoping for a safe haven. Instead, her mother-in-law Agatha Sterling and sister-in-law Fiona Sterling abuse her and her daughter Mia. They steal her assets, scheme to traffic Mia, and try to drug Valerie into submission. Arthur Sterling initially enables them but finally wakes up. Aided by fellow captive Nora, Valerie escapes and calls the police to bring the family to justice. This gripping drama exposes the dark reality of marrying a mother's boy.
Reborn: An Adopted Girl's Confession
Sylvia Weaver married Clive Barton, an abusive second spouse addicted to gambling. Oppressed for years, his ex-wife fled and left behind his child. Clive never changed, beating Sylvia whenever he lost money. Sylvia loved the seven-year-old adopted girl, Mia, as her own, fiercely protecting her from the beatings. Unable to endure the cruelty, Sylvia poisoned Clive to death, but Mia saw it all. Mia always believed Sylvia drove away her birth Mom and murdered her Daddy! A seed of revenge took root. Fifteen years later, Sylvia fell critically ill. At her bedside, Mia revealed the truth she knew and unplugged Sylvia's oxygen! Filled with regret, Sylvia begged heaven for a chance to clear up all misunderstandings. Miraculously, Sylvia is reborn to the time she suffered domestic abuse from Clive!
A Stepmother in a Blended Couple
Nina Vance and her daughter Mia marry doctor Arthur Hayes, who brings his daughter Chloe into the family. Grateful that Arthur spent over 300,000 USD on Mia's medical bills, Nina becomes a stay-at-home mom. However, manipulated by her biological mother Fiona, stepdaughter Chloe constantly torments Nina, calling her a homewrecker and a freeloader, ruining her clothes, and running away. Nina's mother-in-law also despises her for her second marriage, forcing a prenup. Enduring the humiliation, Nina secretly works part-time doing deliveries. When Chloe falls sick, Nina cares for her all night, slowly winning her heart. Ex-wife Fiona returns to cause trouble but is driven away by Chloe and Granny. The family finally reconciles, and on her birthday, Chloe wishes for Nina to be her biological mother. This story reveals the struggles of a stepmother, proving that genuine love ultimately wins hearts.
Belated Filial Devotion Is Worthless
Busy Lucas Hayes and Audrey Hayes give Jonathan Hayes 20,000 USD monthly, hiring Diane Jenkins to care for him. But Diane Jenkins and Derek Vance scheme to abuse him, withhold food, and scam his assets. After a fall causes amnesia, Diane Jenkins tricks him into accepting her as Diane, nearly stealing his fortune. Discovering the truth, the siblings call the police and vow to care for Jonathan Hayes themselves. Money cannot buy family; true filial devotion is being there.
Don't Cross a Good Wife
After moving away for marriage, Lauren Bennett and her husband Derek Hayes build a life together, but face constant leeching from a biased mother-in-law and roguish brother-in-law, Travis Hayes. The mother-in-law secretly sells her son's house to fund Travis. Travis also sexually harasses a client, abuses his wife, and assaults Lauren, nearly causing a miscarriage. Fed up with Derek's cowardly enabling, Lauren awakens from her trauma, chooses divorce, and fights back legally. Ultimately, Travis receives an eight-year prison sentence, and the mother-in-law is sent away. The story follows a woman breaking free from a leeching family to reclaim her life.
Mother-in-Law, Give Back My Child
City pediatrician Audrey Hayes enjoys a happy marriage with her rural-born husband, Colin Vance—until she gets pregnant. Colin invites his mother, Agatha Vance, to help out, but the ignorant, old-fashioned woman mercilessly bullies Audrey. Agatha even spikes Audrey's food with a potion meant to change the baby's gender, tragically poisoning her and causing a miscarriage. Fed up with Colin's cowardly inaction and blind loyalty to his mother, Audrey gets help from her brother, Henry Hayes, to divorce Colin and focus on her career.
The Wrong Limo, The Right Groom
Gentle Audrey Bennett is forced to marry simpleton Jeremy Vance for a $200,000 bride price, while Asher Montgomery is arranged to wed arrogant heiress Kendra Sterling. On their wedding day, Audrey and Kendra clash at the same hotel in identical dresses. In the chaos, they get into the wrong limos! When the bridal veils are lifted, they realize the mix-up but slowly catch feelings in their accidental pairings. After swapping back, they despise their original lives and file for divorce. In a twist of fate, Audrey reunites with Asher, and Kendra falls for Jeremy, proving true love always wins.
Daddy, your three chances are up
Audrey Sterling, heiress of the Sterling family of Highcrest, has been married to Stephen Vance for seven years but could never outshine the one that got away, Vivian Mercer. Catching them kissing on the day Vivian returns, Audrey decides to divorce. Their six-year-old daughter Mia hates to see her parents split and begs for three chances for Stephen. Yet, Stephen only focuses on Vivian and her child Ava, turning all three chances into deep pain for Audrey and Mia. After Audrey leaves with Mia for good, Stephen still accuses them of betrayal. When the truth finally comes out, his regret comes way too late.
The Simple Mother and Her Devoted Son
Lucy, with the mind of a five-year-old, lives with her mother-in-law, Dorothy Hayes, and son, Luke Hayes. Luke gives up his career to return home and support his mother. When Dorothy Hayes asks the matchmaker about matchmaking for Lucy, she cries and insists on staying to care for her son, moving Luke to promise he will never leave. Luke always defends her, whether she is blamed by neighbors for ruining crops or when Lucy brings an umbrella for her son in the rain, slips, and is bullied by Clyde before Luke intervenes. Even when Grandfather Chester Hayes scolds Luke for sacrificing his future, Lucy secretly saves yams for her hungry son. When Luke loses his diploma, Clyde torments Lucy, who almost kneels for her son before fighting back. Eventually, Luke succeeds in business, helps his mother get treated, and resolves all family misunderstandings.
Family Misfortune: Toxic Grandma Spoils the Brat
Seeking a promotion, Stephen Hayes takes his family to a jewelry store to pick out a gift for the CEO's wife, Mrs. Sterling. Enabled by grandma Shirley, son Luke Hayes lifts a woman's skirt and steals drinks and jewelry, causing chaos. Yet, grandma just shrugs it off and takes him away. Stepmother Audrey apologizes, but Stephen Hayes scolds her for overreacting. Outside, Luke Hayes vandalizes a luxury car. Shirley praises him and viciously insults the pregnant owner, Lauren, cursing her unborn child. Little do they know, Lauren is the CEO's wife! Ultimately, Stephen Hayes loses his job and falls into massive debt, and Audrey divorces him. While fleeing, Shirley and Luke Hayes run a red light and are killed by a car, leaving Stephen Hayes in endless remorse.
Mother, I Have Your Back
Rose Hawkins passed out giving birth to boy-girl twins, Trent and Lily. Lily was saved by Maxwell Sterling and renamed Aurora Sterling. Twenty-five years later, Trent is a company VP, while Aurora inherits the Sterling Group. A blood test reveals Aurora's true paternity, prompting her to search for her birth mother in Oakhaven County with half a jade pendant. There, she rescues a fainted fruit vendor, Rose. Facing $20,000 in medical bills for his mother, Trent is coaxed by his girlfriend, Jade Monroe, into selling Rose to Otis Hawkins for a ghost marriage to fund his bride price. Aurora soon discovers Rose is her mother, crashes the wedding to expose Trent, and reunites with Rose using the pendant. Ultimately, Trent and Jade are banished to the African mines, while Otis Hawkins's family is driven out of the village.
I'm Sorry, My Daughter
Twenty years ago, a car crash forced Edith Vance to choose which child to save. She chose her son, Derek Hayes, but her daughter, Audrey Hayes, survived and was adopted by Chairman Sterling of the Sterling Group. Decades later, Edith visits Derek, his wife Bianca Vaughn, and their newborn. Derek disowns Edith and kicks her out until Audrey intervenes. Later, when the baby gets leukemia and needs a bone marrow transplant, Derek and Bianca kneel to beg Edith for help. Softhearted, she donates her marrow. The couple finally repents, reuniting the family.
Five-Year Marriage Trap
On her 5th anniversary, Diana Sterling catches her spouse Colin Vance and the nanny Gemma Bates having an affair. She learns they stole her assets and plan to frame her for abuse. They even stage a fake suicide attempt, harming adopted daughter Lily Sterling and coaxing biological son Finn Sterling to frame Diana. Diana calmly installs cameras to gather proof. When Finn Sterling suddenly needs a bone-marrow transplant, a DNA test reveals Diana isn't his mother. Gemma Bates admits Finn is her love child with Colin. Later, Gemma's ex-husband demands copper coin to be a donor. While resolving this, Diana discovers Lily Sterling is actually her biological daughter. Diana ultimately gathers enough evidence to send Gemma Bates to prison, while Colin Vance's crimes are also exposed, landing him in jail.
Sending My Faking Ex to the Incinerator (A Family's Nightmare)
Diana Sinclair is shattered when she finds her daughter, Mia Sterling, dead in a pool of blood, followed by news of her husband's fatal car crash. Later, destitute, Diana spots her supposedly dead husband, Tristan Sterling, and best friend, Audrey Vance, living in luxury. She uncovers the horrific truth: Tristan faked his death and murdered Mia for insurance money. Brutally killed by the pair, Diana is miraculously reborn before Tristan fakes his death. This time, she vows to avenge Mia and ruin them!
Escaping the In-Laws to Become a Phoenix
Kind and naive, Birdie grew up being called silly by villagers. After marrying Trent Yates, she worked tirelessly, yet the Yates family treated her like a beast of burden. Following the r*pe incident in the cornfield, Birdie saw their true colors and decisively divorced Trent Yates. Guided by Mayor Hayes and a wealthy CEO, Birdie makes an epic comeback. She becomes the head of the Township Plantation and soon-to-be the CEO's wife, leaving the Yates family to face their deserved downfall.
Tiny Cupid Brings a Perfect Match
Tasked by Elder Alden, tiny cupid Poppy descends to the mortal realm. To return to the celestial realm, she must successfully match a true soulmate. Lost at first, Poppy meets Audrey Hayes, who was hurt by Seth Vance. No longer a hopeless romantic, Audrey Hayes dumps Seth Vance to build her own career. Poppy discovers Audrey Hayes's true soulmate is billionaire CEO Tristan Sterling. She becomes a secret tiny matchmaker to set up Tristan Sterling and Audrey Hayes. Yet, finding love brings new challenges as her ex keeps causing trouble.
Awakened: The Nanny's Son Regrets
In her past life, Audrey Kensington suffered complete family ruin caused by her husband Tristan Vance and homewrecker Nadia Mercer. Tristan even threatened her with organ trafficking, causing her to die of sheer anger. Reborn, Audrey vows revenge. She revokes their privileges and gifts, crushes the scumbag and bi*ch, exposes their affair, saves her family's fate, and ensures the villains are brought to justice.
My Family Has My Back
After moving from the sticks to the city, Stella endures endless abuse from her in-laws. During the Mid-Autumn Festival dinner, she finally snaps, leaving the Thorne family with her daughter, Gemma. Learning of her plight, her mother takes her in. Coincidentally, Stella's brother, Roman Mercer, just moved to town as the General Manager of Stratos Corporation. When Stella's demand for a divorce sparks a fierce dispute, Roman steps in to confront the Thorne family. Ultimately, the in-laws pay the price, and Stella successfully divorces Garrett Thorne.
A Postpartum Grudge Never Dies
After giving birth, Audrey Gale faces her husband's disgust over her physical postpartum changes. When he leaves for a week-long business trip, she is forced to endure her postpartum confinement alone. Soon, Audrey notices her husband and mother-in-law acting suspiciously toward their pregnant neighbor, Kendra. Discovering that Kendra is the homewrecker having an affair with her husband, Derek Tate, Audrey teams up with her brother, Warren Gale, to divorce Derek and start a new life with her daughter.
Oliver! She Is My Sister
Sensible Olivia Sinclair and Oliver Sterling, CEO of Sterling Group, are happily married. Their peace shatters when Olivia's half-sister Chloe Sinclair and mother Valerie Sinclair stay with the Sterling family. Seemingly sweet, Chloe secretly covets Oliver and is jealous of Olivia, plotting to steal her life. One night, Chloe drugs Olivia to seduce Oliver but is bluntly rejected. Believing she is better looking and more vibrant than Olivia, Chloe refuses to give up and escalates her schemes.