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Grace Smith's father, Lucas Brown, brings his illegitimate daughter Sophia Brown into the Smith family using a fake paternity test and falsely claims that Grace is not their biological daughter. Grace's birth mother, Helen Smith, never doubts this deception and even tortures and mistreats Grace for Sophia's sake. Sophia schemes to have Grace sleep with a homeless man, but unexpectedly, Grace encounters Eric Moore, a powerful figure in the city. When Grace has nowhere to turn, she seeks Eric's help after discovering she is pregnant with his child. They have a flash marriage, and from then on, Grace enjoys a life of being doted on by her wealthy in-laws while getting revenge on those who wronged her.

In his past life, Harrison Cowan abandoned his own daughter for a widow, raising her two sons instead. In his old age, when he fell ill, his adopted sons refused to even pay a mere hundred thousand for his surgery. Given a second chance at life, Harrison is determined to make amends. No longer willing to play the role of a stepfather, he vows to work hard, make money, and devote his life to raising his biological daughter, living only for her from now on!

Nina Lowe was abandoned by her mother at a young age and raised by Asher Leed. Twenty years later, her biological parents track her down and bring her back. However, upon returning to their home, Nina is met with nothing but humiliation. On her birthday, the Lowes threaten her with her adoptive grandfather and force her to sign a kidney transplant agreement. At the hospital, Nina runs into Max Yale, who reveals that the Lowes were responsible for Asher's death. Consumed by rage, Nina confronts the Lowes, and in that moment, they finally show their true, ruthless nature.

Queenie was taken out of the orphanage by her parents. She thought she could finally live a happy life, but upon returning home, she discovered the existence of a favored fake daughter, Winnie. Fearing that Queenie would take everything from her, Winnie resorted to all sorts of underhanded tactics. To frame Queenie, she even pushed her fiancé's sister down the stairs, leaving her in a vegetative state. In court, Queenie's parents biasedly supported Winnie and deleted surveillance footage. Her brother even testified against her, sending her to prison. After five years of suffering, Queenie emerged from prison feeling hopeless and no longer yearning for familial bonds. She just wanted to escape that home.\

Dakota is Gabriella Lowery's only daughter, cherished since childhood, who later marries Chase Boone and moves far away. After marriage, Chase neglects the family and has an affair. Although Dakota suffers, she never complains to her mother. At her child's one-month celebration, Dakota hopes for her mother to attend, only to discover that everyone believes Gabriella has passed away and has kept this from her. Dakota refuses to believe it and argues with the Boone family. Years of unhappiness make her consider divorce, but Chase is unwilling. At this point, Gabriella arrives and, seeing her daughter's thin appearance, blames Chase. Still, she is willing to give him another chance. Unfortunately, the rift in Dakota and Chase's relationship is beyond repair. Dakota decides to divorce, and Gabriella supports her. Chase recognizes his mistakes, chooses to let her go, and expresses his intention to change, waiting for Dakota to return.

Wen Ruyi, the abandoned illegitimate daughter of the marquis' household, unexpectedly returns home after years away. To the world, she's just a substitute bride for her perfect, legitimate sister. But beneath the surface, she carries the weight of a darker purpose—seeking justice for her mother's death. As the vibrant capital buzzes with intrigue, the culprits behind her mother's tragedy begin to reveal themselves, one by one. With her heart torn between the past and the future, how will she decide what path to take?

Born into opulence, a wealthy family's infant daughter was unknowingly exchanged with the offspring of an inept collector. A relentless quest to reclaim their own led to a startling revelation—both youngsters, now students at the same institution, had developed into bitter rivals.

Wrenley Hines is a bodyguard who specializes in protecting women who have been victims of domestic violence. With five years of experience and a spotless record, she is highly respected in her field. After going on a blind date with Max Silva, a top local lawyer, the two quickly fall in love and rush into marriage. Concerned that her profession might be too much of a burden for him, Wrenley keeps the true nature of her job a secret. Her sweet and innocent persona is well-received by the Silva family, except for her mother-in-law, Helen. Helen is consistently worried about Wrenley's presence and repeatedly urges her to leave the Silva family. After moving into the Silva household, Wrenley begins to notice strange things, such as unexplained bruises on Helen’s body and the fearful look in the eyes of Della, Max's daughter from his late first wife. During a family gathering, Wrenley learns that the men in the Silva family have a disturbing history of domestic abuse. Helen, Max's late wife Quincy, and even Della have all been victims of this violent tradition. To her shock, Max, her seemingly kind lawyer husband, is no exception and has a cruel, abusive side. Determined to help Helen and Della escape the toxic grip of the Silva family, Wrenley continues to hide her true identity while staying close to Max, hoping to gather concrete evidence of his abuse. Her ultimate goal is to win custody of Della in a divorce battle, ensuring that the cycle of violence is broken.

Shirley was David's adopted daughter, and they had relied on each other for many years. Though they shared no blood relation, their bond surpassed that of a biological father and daughter. After David's death, Shirley, filled with hatred for the Shane family who abandoned her, became a tutor for them. She initially had the opportunity to seek revenge, but an unexpected revelation about her biological mother's enduring love for her led her to reconsider. Later, she discovered that she had stomach cancer. Being caught between love and resentment for her mother, she ultimately decided to sacrifice herself to save her mother's adopted daughter.

Ellie Devin, once the cherished eldest daughter of the wealthy Wilcox family, discovers she’s actually the fourth daughter of the Devin family. Driven by blood ties, she seeks out her real brothers, only to face cold rejection. They despise her, and the adopted daughter, Fiona Devin, frames her at every turn. Instead of defending Ellie, her brothers force her to kneel in the rain, refusing to listen. Sick and drenched, she begs to be let inside, but only Fiona emerges, mocking her cruelly before pushing her down the stairs. Left abandoned overnight, Ellie wakes with a new resolve. She fights back when falsely accused again, declaring she will no longer bow to the Devin family. Stunned, they watch as she walks away. This time, Ellie is determined to reclaim her place in the Wilcox family, where she truly belongs.

Clara is the biological daughter of her family, but her parents and brothers always blindly favored her adoptive sister, Emily. After years of torment, Emily finally murdered Clara at the age of 24… but now, Clara has the chance to be 19 again. In this life, Clara vows to never again be victimized by bullies. Though her brothers find out the truth from Clara’s diary, which plunges them into regret, it’s too late - Clara’s long past forgiveness.

Three years ago, Mabel witnessed her father being killed in a car accident by Sharlene, the heiress of the Quinn family. Her mother was brutally beaten to death, leaving the family in torment. Three years later, Sharlene became engaged to the wealthy Frost family but sought true love with a punk. Seizing the opportunity, Mabel took on Sharlene's identity, marrying into the Frost family. Using her new status as the Quinn family's heiress, she planned to exact revenge and make the Quinn family pay for their blood debt.

Alina, the true Windsor heiress, lost at three, was replaced by Angela. Found years later, Alina faced Angela's schemes and family alienation. After a tragic death, she was reborn, left the Windsors, and forged her own path. The family, through coincidences, realized her true love and regretted their actions.

After losing her husband in a car accident, Imelda Tobin shoulders the burden of raising their two children alone. She works tirelessly to secure their future, eventually building the Frey Corp—but at the cost of her health, ultimately leading to late-stage stomach cancer. She loves both of her children deeply, but her strictness with her stubborn son, Joshua Frey, often makes it seem like she favors her daughter, Jade Frey. Under the influence of her husband, Chad Archer, Jade begins to feel excluded from the family's future and fuels tensions between her mother and Joshua, deepening their rift.

After a car accident had left Mia with brain damage, she witnessed her disabled father cheating with their maid, Ruby Lewis. Mia told her mother, but no one believed her. Her father and Ruby called her a liar, and Ruby even pushed her, causing Mia to hit her head. However, the fall fixed Mia's brain. She tricked Ruby and her father into revealing their true, ugly selves. When the truth came out, her mother finally understood her mistakes and begged Mia to forgive her. But Mia was done with them. She walked away, ready to start a new life where she was finally free.

Alina, the true Windsor heiress, lost at three, was replaced by Angela. Found years later, Alina faced Angela's schemes and family alienation. After a tragic death, she was reborn, left the Windsors, and forged her own path. The family, through coincidences, realized her true love and regretted their actions.

The Empress's daughter, Xia Yan, was forced to leave the palace at birth. The Emperor searched for her for seven years, only for her stepsister to assume her identity in her stead. Determined to prove who she truly is, Xia Yan becomes the youngest magistrate, solving cases and eventually capturing the Emperor's attention. With the help of Zhuge Bowen, she reclaims her rightful identity and all that belongs to her.

Alaenna came from humble beginnings, but through hard work and determination, she met and fell in love with Aiden Clark, a man from a wealthy and influential family. After their marriage, Alaenna became pregnant with triplets, and the entire Clark family was overjoyed.One day, while visiting her parents, Alaenna jokingly told them she had divorced Aiden. To her shock, their attitude changed instantly. Their long-hidden favoritism toward sons surfaced, they lashed out at her with cruel words and even tried to pressure her into handing over her assets.In the midst of the confrontation, Alaenna nearly miscarried. Luckily, Aiden arrived just in time to protect her. In the end, Alaenna gave birth to healthy babies, while those driven by greed faced the consequences of their actions.