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I'm Sorry, Mom
After her husband dies, Maeve Gallagher's sexist mother-in-law, Beatrice Sullivan, conspires with trafficker Gimpy Barnes to kidnap her granddaughter, Lily. Bought by Director Charles Kensington, Lily is renamed Audrey Kensington and brainwashed into despising her birth mother. Maeve's grueling search leads her to Audrey, only to be met with insults. When her son, Connor Gallagher, is crippled defending her, Maeve resorts to selling a kidney to save him. Meanwhile, Charles Kensington's corruption is exposed, and he forces Audrey into an abusive marriage. Despite Audrey suffering domestic violence, Maeve secretly watches over her. When Winston Blackwood attempts to kill Audrey, Maeve sacrifices herself to save her daughter. Finally realizing the truth, Audrey seeks justice, takes in her brother, and begins anew.
The God of Wealth's Immortal Peach
Cora Abbott dreams the God of Wealth gifts her an Immortal Peach, and a real one magically grows. Her greedy in-laws devour it and suddenly spit out a gold ingot. Desperate for $40,000 to cure her sick mom, Cora secretly eats a leftover slice, discovering she also spits out gold ingots when whipped. Her awful in-laws steal her gold but lose it to scams and gambling. After her toxic husband attacks her parents, Cora finally divorces him. Empowered by the magic of the peach, she builds her own wealth, becomes the village mayor, and leads her people to prosperity.
Darling! I Can See!
Nathaniel Reed, husband of the blind heiress Eleanor Sterling, plots with the Sterlings' adopted daughter Sabrina Cole to stage a fatal crash that kills William Sterling and seizes the family wealth. Mounting suspicions drive Sabrina's brother, Oliver Cole, to investigate. Torn after discovering their affair and deadly scheme, he secretly protects Eleanor. Nathaniel and Sabrina plot again to kill Eleanor for insurance money. But Eleanor has regained her sight. Overhearing their plan, she plays blind and works with her best friend, Fiona Gallagher, to gather evidence. After the group drives a wedge between the lovers, a desperate Nathaniel kidnaps his daughter to force Eleanor to surrender her shares. Just in time, Oliver and Fiona arrive to save her.
My Son Made Me a Girlboss After Divorce
Stay-at-home mom Claire Sterling files for divorce after catching her husband, Jared Thorne, cheating. Her son, Leonard Thorne, feigns loyalty to his dad to secure Claire a fair settlement, giving her the foundation to start over. Encouraged by Leonard and her best friend, Claire launches a business on a community group-buying platform. Jealous of her success, Jared attempts to ruin her by swapping her warehouse inventory with counterfeit goods. Along the way, Claire falls for Oliver Montgomery. Together with Leonard, they gather evidence and report Jared to the Department of Consumer Affairs, ultimately sending him to prison. In the end, Claire's business thrives, she marries Oliver, and they build a happy, loving family.
My Family Wants Me Dead
As the CEO of Sterling Group, Vivian Sterling had it all. Kind and unsuspecting, she even took in her pregnant cousin. But her joyful pregnancy became a nightmare. Her husband, Nolan Vance, coveted the Sterling Group's wealth and conspired with her cousin, Chloe Mercer. Behind her innocent facade, Chloe deeply envied Vivian. The pair controlled Vivian's life, sent Arthur Sterling away, and bribed a doctor to delay her labor. Vivian died in agonizing pain, discovering their affair in her final moments. Miraculously reborn, Vivian vows to rewrite her fate. Feigning ignorance, she plots her escape from Nolan, Chloe, and Mrs. Sterling. Along the way, she uncovers their schemes, realizes her mother's elegance is a lie, and discovers her adopted brother Arthur's hidden agenda...
The Biased Mother
After losing her home, Beatrice Hayes receives a relocation payout. She gathers her children, Michelle Hayes, Stephen Hayes, and William Hayes, offering the money in exchange for eldercare. Greedy Stephen and William agree and split the cash. However, once paid, they abuse Beatrice and try kicking her out. Michelle soon discovers this and takes her mother in. Realizing that raising sons for eldercare is an illusion, Beatrice takes her abusive sons to the court and wins back her relocation payout.
Turning My Life Around After Marrying a Fool
Emma Carter lost her father early and was raised by her struggling mother, Joanne Carter, alongside her sister, Natalie Carter. Bound by an old engagement, one sister had to marry the mayor's slow-witted boy. During a lot-drawing to decide their fate, Joanne let Natalie cheat, forcing Emma into a hopeless marriage. Later, Emma vanished while working away from home with her husband, prompting a guilt-ridden Joanne to search for her. Meanwhile, Natalie went to college but became gold-digging, resenting her mother and her family of origin. On the day of Natalie's engagement to a wealthy heir, Emma and Joanne reappeared to expose her true colors, making Natalie finally pay the price for her hypocrisy.
My Mother-in-Law, My Mom
Diana Sterling's mother-in-law Shirley Sterling needs heart surgery. However, her son Arthur Sterling, the only capable lead surgeon, abandons her for his first love Chloe Dalton, causing his mother's death. Heartbroken Diana begs Arthur to see his mother one last time but is turned away. Arthur stays with Chloe, ignoring the final arrangements. Following her dying wish, Diana buries Shirley in the Sunflower Field, deciding not to erect a headstone or hold a funeral. Surprisingly, Chloe wants the plot, so she and Arthur dig up the grave, and Arthur scattered the ashes. Diana explodes, exposing the truth at a fake funeral Arthur hosts for his reputation, and asks for a divorce. As Arthur orders her to walk away with nothing, lawyer Gavin Pierce presents the will: Shirley left everything to Diana. Diana reclaims the house and car Arthur bought for Chloe and kicks her out. She uses surveillance footage to expose Chloe's deceit to Arthur and sends Chloe's thieving mother to prison. A remorseful Arthur agrees to walk away with nothing. Chloe attempts a murder-suicide with poison but only kills herself, leaving Arthur severely crippled. Three years later, Diana and Gavin Pierce are a couple. They bump into Arthur, now a town doctor in Shirley's hometown. Diana calmly says goodbye, triggering Arthur's old illness, and he dies hallucinating.
Mom, We're Dumping Dad This Time
Vivian Kensington, a billionaire heiress, hid her identity to marry Silas Sterling and prove their true love. For years, she worked multiple jobs to fund his acting dreams. Just as she planned to reveal her wealth to boost his debut, Silas abandoned her with a divorce and an NDA. Devastated, Vivian suffered a car crash and fell into a 5-year coma. Their young daughter, Mia Sterling, stepped up to care for her, surviving by scavenging and being raised on neighborhood charity. Five years later, Mia hopefully approaches Silas, now a superstar, only to be cruelly humiliated by him and his vain mother, Agatha Sterling. As Vivian finally wakes up and sees Silas's true colors, she vows to strike back and protect her daughter.
Mom Is Never Coming Back
Young Olivia Davis witnesses her mother, Julia Hayes, get killed by Vanessa Price, a woman obsessed with Olivia's father, Arthur Davis. When Olivia desperately seeks help, Vanessa fakes an illness to stop her. With Arthur absent, Julia dies in despair. Later, in the Evans estate living room, Olivia accuses Vanessa but is scolded by her father. Forced to live with her mother's killer, Olivia endures Vanessa's framing and Arthur's misplaced blame. Biding her time, she secretly teams up with Aunt Fiona to gather evidence. At Vanessa's birthday party, Olivia publicly exposes the truth, finally opening Arthur's eyes. Unhinged, Vanessa kidnaps Olivia, planning to kill her in front of Julia's memorial portrait. Arthur sacrifices himself to take the fatal blow for his daughter, leading to Vanessa's accidental death. Ultimately, while paying respects to her parents, Olivia steps into a new life, forever changed.
You Are Not My Mom
Genevieve Bancroft murders her twin sister, Josephine Bancroft, stealing her identity as CEO and caring for Josephine's daughter, Gwendolyn Vance, who was blinded in a car crash. Once her vision returns, Gwendolyn fakes blindness to secretly gather evidence. Aided by Nicholas Mercer and Alexander Hayes, she exposes the truth at the shareholders' meeting, finally seeing Genevieve brought to justice and avenging her mother.
Whirlwind Marriage to a Secret Billionaire
To find true love, Arthur Vance, the richest man in Oakmont, disguises himself as a worker at a construction site earning $2,800 a month and marries Edith Miller, a kind massage parlor owner. Edith faces endless humiliation from her wealthy daughter-in-law's family. Meanwhile, Arthur's daughter, Mia, discovers Edith is her biological mother. At a bidding event, Arthur reveals his identity as Chairman, putting the snobs in their place and finally reuniting the family.
Sorry Sweetie, Mom Shouldn't Have Remarried
Five years ago, pregnant Lauren saved Max from a heart attack, triggering premature labor that left her daughter Mia with chronic health issues. Five years later, Lauren marries Max's father, Arthur Vance, becoming his stepmom. She endures constant torment from Max, bias from Grandma, and mistrust from her husband. When Mia suffers a life-threatening reaction after being forced to drink milk, a devastated Lauren demands a divorce. Only then does the Vance family realize the lifesaver they desperately sought is Lauren, the woman they ruthlessly bullied.
Mom, I Don't Want This Nanny
Busy CEO Vivian Hayes hires nanny Brenda Tucker to care for Mia, who has autism. Brenda feigns kindness but abuses Mia and steals, conspiring with her husband Gary Tucker and son Dustin Clark, Vivian's assistant, to steal Vivian's wealth. Vivian exposes them with hidden cameras. Desperate, the Tuckers resort to kidnapping Mia for a 10 million dollar ransom. To save Mia, Vivian is forced to kneel and wipe their shoes. The police arrive and arrest the criminals. Vivian realizes family matters most and resigns to care for Mia.
A Biased Mother's Regret
Martha favors her second son Jason and his wife Jessica, despising her eldest daughter-in-law Rebecca for having a girl. She steals from her eldest son to support Jason, even abandoning Rebecca during labor to care for Jessica. After receiving the buyout money from the old village, she secretly sells the old family house and gives the entire $2.5 million to Jason for a house in a top school district, leaving David's family with nothing. Rebecca endures this for years until her husband David finally wakes up and refuses to let his mother live with them. Kicked out of Jason's house and rejected by Natalie, Martha ends up all alone.
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.