gifts for stepmom you don't like

After a four-year relationship ends in heartbreak, Nova Silva is suddenly homeless, sleeping on the streets and fighting for food alongside beggars. According to state policy, Nova, now single, is assigned a partner—coincidentally, the wealthiest individual in the country. From that point on, Nova's life feels like it's on easy mode as she rises to the top, becoming the beloved of the richest person in the country.

Declan was once the Lord of Wealth but retired to the countryside twenty years ago due to his younger son Harvey's disabilities. More than a decade later, his other two children achieved remarkable success, but he quietly remained in the countryside, caring for Harvey. After saving Yvette, Declan married her and silently supported the rise of her family. However, as Yvette's close friend married into a wealthy family, Yvette gradually became dissatisfied with Declan, entered into an affair with the wealthy man Hector, and planned to divorce Declan. Before Declan's sixtieth birthday, Harvey inadvertently discovered Yvette and Hector's affair, was murdered, and his body was hidden. Declan launched a thrilling search for Harvey, while Yvette and Hector's betrayal gradually came to light, setting the stage for a dramatic conflict of divorce and crime resolution.

Frank sacrificed a bright future to become a stay-at-home dad to support his wife Betty's career, only to face her constant ridicule and their daughter's contempt. It wasn't until he rejoined the Junlie Group and regained his status that Betty finally realized his true value. However, by then, Frank had already made up his mind to start a new life, leaving Betty to grapple with regret and deep reflection.

Ada Walton has saved Sid Cissie's life once, but Gail Rob stole the credit and ran away after she caused Ada's father's death in a car accident. Three years later, Ada happens to find out about the affair between her best friend, Poppy Lee, and her fiancé, Reg Wagner. Under Reg's grandfather's will, he won't get his family inheritance unless he marries Ada. To pay off her mother's mounting medical expenses in the hospital, Ada forces herself to enter into a contractual romance with Sid. Soon, things become uncontrollable...

Neglected by her biological father and persecuted by her stepmother, Melody Stein finds herself in dire straits. Out of desperation, she forces Riveria's influential figure, Ryan Hunt, into marriage. On their wedding day, Ryan discovers her premarital indiscretion, condemning her for perceived moral decay. After carrying her child for ten months, Melody gives birth, signs the divorce papers, and disappears without a trace.Years later, Melody returns to Riveria, accompanied by her child. "Mr. Hunt, I heard you're in need of a personal doctor?" Ryan willingly takes the bait. "You're hired."Rumors swirl around town—Mr. Hunt has no wife and shows no interest in having a lover, yet he lavishes affection upon his personal doctor like a loyal puppy. He even treats her child of unknown paternity as his own.

Casey Donald, a small-town girl, rushes to the city after her father, a worker, is critically injured when his ruthless boss runs him over instead of paying his wages. While trying to recover the money they're owed, she has an unexpected one-night stand with wealthy heir Terrence Hawke—only to be wrongly accused of scheming to get close to him. Soon after, Casey finds out she's pregnant. With no way to pay for her father's hospital bills, they're kicked out, forced to survive on the streets. Desperate to provide for his future grandchild, her father risks his life once again to demand his wages. Panicked, Casey rushes to stop him—only to find them both caught in an even bigger crisis. Just when all hope seems lost, Terrence finally learns the truth. Realizing Casey is carrying his child, he steps in at the last moment—like a hero swooping in to save the day!

As the most powerful man in Rivton City, Barlow Sapir hated the most when women threw themselves at him. However, the first time he met Elvira Ann, the latter solemnly declared, "I'm not interested in you, Barlow Sapir." The second time, she swore to God, "I won't sleep with you." Then there was the third time… the fourth time… But little did Elvira know, Barlow Sapir desired nothing more than her love. The more she tried to get rid of him, the more he yearned for her. What could she do?

After a one-night stand with Hank Frazer, Sibyl Bealor became pregnant and gave birth to twins. Her cousin Elina bribed the doctor to tell Sibyl that one twin didn't survive, but secretly gave the baby to Hank's stepmother, Yildiz Sue. Years later, Sibyl, raising her son Shane, met Hank, who is raising his son Yuri, on a blind date. Due to a mix-up, they took home the wrong child. What a tangled web! Let's see what happens next!

After her boyfriend hooked up with a wealthy heiress, Nollan was pushed off the rooftop! Upon her rebirth, she immediately clung tightly to the leg of the affluent heir, Burleigh. Burleigh is afflicted with a cold toxin that has left him infertile, and doctors have declared he won't live past forty. But Nollan confidently reassures herself—infertility? Short lifespan? None of these are problems! One month into their marriage, Nollan feels nauseous. The doctor announces, "Mr. Yarnell, your wife is expecting!"

Julie White, the beloved daughter of OL Group's chairman, preferred a low-key life, avoiding the shadow of her family's fame. But fate had other plans. Her vain classmate, Sandra Shaw, started impersonating Julie, reveling in glory and attention that weren't hers. Sandra believed her secret was safe, unaware that greed and vanity would be her downfall.

Julian Hall, a billionaire with a strict no-office-romance rule, found himself breaking his own code when he fell for his new secretary, Iselin Wenton. Summoning all his courage, he confessed his feelings, only to be rejected and sent packing. Determined to win her over, Julian enlisted the help of his young son, Charlie, as his secret wingman. What Julian didn't realize was that Charlie was actually the son he unknowingly shared with Iselin. Unwavering in their loyalty, Charlie and his sister, Bonnie, sided with their mom. But the clever siblings had a plan of their own—they decided to play matchmakers and bring their parents back together. After a series of unexpected twists and hilarious turns, the two little agents succeeded in reuniting their family and giving Julian and Iselin a second chance at love!

In her past life, Mila was abandoned for reasons unknown. Many years later, she was found by the Brown family. However, rather than receiving the love and care expected as the youngest daughter, she was relentlessly tormented by her adopted sister, Claire. Claire plotted to frame Mila, causing her to be constantly punished by the family and subjected to both physical and emotional abuse. Despite this, Mila remained warm and kind toward every member of the Brown family, but all she received in return were coldness and scolding. In the end, the prolonged mistreatment led to Mila developing uremia, and she missed her chance for a kidney transplant. Tragically, she died at the hands of Claire’s scheme. Just before her death, it seemed like she saw someone rushing toward her. Reborn, Mila must now face the family that betrayed her, the cruel stepsister, and the man who once promised to save her.

When Robin Lind hears that the artwork she completed in just three minutes has been bid on for 200 million, she is utterly stunned. Little does she know that the buyer of her artwork is actually her poor husband at home. Upon her return, her husband tells her he has a gift for her. While she doesn’t like how he frivolously spends his money, she still happily opens the gift. To her astonishment, the next thing she sees is her artwork that was bid on at the auction. What exactly is happening? It turns out that her husband is actually an heir who has just returned from abroad and was pressured to marry a Lind daughter just a day ago.

Tim Judd, a top tycoon, disguises himself as a delivery man. One day, while delivering an order, he accidentally walks in on Cora Bale while she's taking a shower and ends up being chased out by security. His son, Jack, thinks Tim is just goofing off and doesn't take any job seriously. When Tim makes a delivery the next day and meets Cora again, he helps her resolve a company crisis with ease, changing her impression of him. Although Tim may be slightly older, he proves to be quite reliable. Impressed, Cora asks him to be her fake boyfriend.

Nora Moore has been married to Rey Quinn for years, but he can't seem to move on from his first love. One day, she discovers a photo of Fiona Smith that Rey has been treasuring, and it hits her that the man she loves has always loved someone else. Heartbroken, she burns the photo, only to find herself transported back to the day Fiona was kidnapped seven years ago. She realizes she could save her, but thinking it's just a dream, she gives up. When Nora wakes again to find the photo unburned, she can't help but to think that she might have traveled to a parallel dimension.

Due to her unique profession as a forensic doctor, Vivian was looked down upon by her boyfriend. After breaking up with the scumbag boyfriend, she went to a bar to drown her sorrows, only to accidentally sleep with the scumbag's uncle! Vivian said, "I was a forensic doctor, and others said I smelled like corpses." Wayne replied, "Exactly, I was a businessman, and people said I smelled like money. We matched in our 'odors,' and neither of us needed to disdain the other. How about we just get a marriage certificate?"

Two years ago, a devastating fire struck the Lowe family and nearly took Max Lowe's life. His stepsister, whom he had risked his life to save out of the fire, accused him of starting the fire, and everyone believed her. Max, refusing to admit to something he didn't do, chose to live on his own. And now, it seems that the renowned Lowe family has no connection whatsoever to the struggling Max. Stubborn as he is, Max refuses to confess to a crime he didn’t commit. As a result of this, he endures a life of harship, facing constant scorn and bullying. As the weight of these torments grows unbearable, Max finally breaks and climbs to the rooftop one night. At the same time, the truth behind the fire, Stella's true identity, and the infidelity in the remarriage are all reveals to Sean Lowe. When he finally understands the deep disappointment and defeat in his son's eyes, he tries to offer Max the coming-of-age gift he deserves. But all he finds are the words Max left on the rooftop: "Dad, in these eighteen years, have you ever been proud of me, even for a second?"

Edward Allen, the CEO of Allen Group, happens to run into his old classmate, Abbie Howard, one day. At that moment, a pompous blind date humiliates Abbie, leaving her completely shattered. Edward can't stand to see his former classmate treated this way, so he strides forward and skillfully rescues her from the situation. In that moment, Abbie sees a glimpse of the brave, fearless boy she once knew in school. Warmth floods her heart, and her gratitude toward Edward is undeniable. Back in their school days, Edward was a quiet, unassuming boy who was often bullied by school thugs. It was Abbie who, one day, courageously grabbed his hand and helped him escape those troublemakers. From that moment on, Edward felt a deep sense of gratitude and respect for Abbie. Now, back in the present, Edward learns that Abbie is under pressure from her parents to get married. Seeing the helpless look in her eyes, he comes up with a plan—he offers to pose as her boyfriend to fool her family. Hiding the fact that he's a powerful CEO, he moves into her home and pretends to be just an ordinary guy. From that moment on, they begin a life of love after marriage, living in a romantic world of their own. As her husband, Edward cares for Abbie, making her feel warmth and happiness she's never known before. Gradually, Abbie is moved by Edward's genuine heart and starts to develop deep feelings for him. Their love, like dazzling fireworks, illuminates both their lives.