

Julian spent three years giving up his own dreams to support Ivy’s dream of becoming a captain, only to be stood up eighteen times because of her male apprentice, Owen. After one final broken promise, he walked away, resigned from his job, and left for Avalonia to start over. Only after losing him did Ivy realize she had already destroyed the love he gave her. When she finally chased him down, all she received was Julian’s calm goodbye.

Once an ace pilot, Juliana put her own career on hold for three years to support her husband Aaron’s dream of becoming a captain. But despite being together for three years, Aaron refused to make their marriage official, canceling their marriage registration eighteen times because of his female trainee, Kelly.After he stood her up yet again, Juliana finally gave up on him. She resigned and left for Avalonia to start a new life.Only after she disappeared did Aaron realize he had taken her love for granted until there was nothing left. Overcome with regret, he chased her all the way to Avalonia, desperate to win her back.But when he finally found her, Juliana had only one thing left to give him—a calm, final goodbye.

Three years ago, Claire Bennett gave up her shot at becoming partner to support the man she loved, Ethan Cole.She thought her sacrifice would lead to a happy marriage.Instead, three years after their wedding, they still weren't legally married.The first time Ethan stood her up at City Hall, it was because of Sophie, his young female associate.The second time, it was Sophie again.By the eighteenth time, Ethan once again left Claire waiting while he rushed to another woman's side.But this time, Claire didn't argue. She didn't cry. And she didn't ask him to choose her.She simply put her career back on track, accepted an offer from a top law firm hundreds of miles away, and disappeared from Ethan's life.Only after she was truly gone did Ethan finally realize—The woman who had waited for him eighteen times would never wait for a nineteenth.

Yuna loved her father’s friend, Julian, for ten years, but three years ago, Julian was drugged and forced to sleep with her, making him believe she had planned it all. After they married, Julian remained cold no matter how hard Yuna tried to please him. A month into their marriage, he took Mia and Bella abroad for three years, ignoring Yuna and their biological daughter, Sophie. Even after returning, Julian openly favored Mia and Bella. At a kindergarten family day, he stood by as Bella called Sophie a “bastard” and refused to acknowledge her as his daughter. When Bella pushed Sophie into a pool and nearly drowned her, Julian saved Bella first and used his influence to secure the city’s medical resources for her. Sophie only survived because Yuna’s father pulled strings to get her treated. Heartbroken, Yuna cut ties with her old life and took Sophie overseas. She built a successful career, her father stayed by her side, and Sophie grew up happy. Julian eventually regretted everything and chased after them, begging on his knees for forgiveness. But Yuna and Sophie refused to take him back. After that, Julian’s company went bankrupt, and he ended up either in a car accident or in prison—the ending was unclear. Meanwhile, Yuna and Sophie began a new life by the sea, knowing they no longer needed anyone else.

Seven years back, Julian—heir to a rich family—got separated from his true love Elena 'cause his family stood in the way. Elena survived a car crash but lost her memory, so she raised their daughter Mia all by herself. For seven years, Julian thought his wife and kid were dead, and he just punished himself nonstop. Meanwhile, Mia was trying to save her mom, so she used a little keepsake to look for her dad. But every time, Julian misunderstood her, and those bad guys kept messing with her too. Then by some luck, a DNA test spilled the beans: Julian found out Mia was his real daughter, and Elena was still alive! He was so full of regret, he went all out to protect his wife and kid and get back at the villains. He dropped a ton of cash to buy that super effective medicine for Elena, gave the enemies who tried to hurt his family what they deserved, and even fixed things with his dad. In the end, Elena got better and woke up. The three of them sorted out all their issues, Julian kept the promise he made seven years ago and married Elena, and the whole family got their happy ending.

Bullied by her fake sister and betrayed by her own mother, Juliane walks away the moment her true identity is revealed.Three years later, the mother who failed her will do anything, even get on her knees, just to see her daughter again.

The world underwent a resurgence of spiritual force, and only 1% of the population awakened a career-based system, struggling to survive in a chaotic era. Morton Lynn devoted himself wholeheartedly to his girlfriend Julia Irvine, helping her rise to the position of guild commander. However, while Morton was fighting on the front lines, Julia instead went to flatter and cling to Timothy Shelton. Morton ultimately died in a desperate battle, triggering a hidden talent. He was reborn and awakened an SSS-rank hidden career — the Abyssal Lord — becoming humanity's only remaining hope!
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The world underwent a resurgence of spiritual force, and only 1% of the population awakened a career-based system, struggling to survive in a chaotic era. Morton Lynn devoted himself wholeheartedly to his girlfriend Julia Irvine, helping her rise to the position of guild commander. However, while Morton was fighting on the front lines, Julia instead went to flatter and cling to Timothy Shelton. Morton ultimately died in a desperate battle, triggering a hidden talent. He was reborn and awakened an SSS-rank hidden career — the Abyssal Lord — becoming humanity's only remaining hope!