marrying a stranger

The short drama follows the lives of Sandy Wood and Dave Carter, shedding light on the complex and often conflicting aspects of family duty. Before their marriage, Dave is hailed by everyone as a reliable, dutiful man, someone who embodies devotion and is expected to become the perfect husband. Yet, once married, Sandy begins to see another side of him. His so-called "honesty" masks a deeper flaw - blind, unquestioning obedience to his parents. Dave sacrifices their marriage and Sandy's happiness, putting his parents' wishes above all else. His submission leaves him helpless in the face of family tensions, and it forces Sandy to endure constant injustice and pressure from her in-laws. Over time, this silent suffering builds until Sandy reaches her breaking point and finds the courage to break her silence, seeking change and her own liberation.

Yuliana León es presionada por sus padres para que acepte una cita a ciegas, pero inesperadamente conoce a Jorge Cháves, un hombre misterioso y encantador. Ambos comienzan un juego de matrimonio simulado, Jorge siempre interviene para ayudar a Yuliana cuando es provocada por otros, lo que gradualmente despierta en ella sentimientos genuinos por él. Sin embargo, las provocaciones de Oscar Zeballo y las maquinaciones de Pierina Celi sumergen a Yuliana en malentendidos y dificultades, incluso llevándola a dudar de Jorge. Después de atravesar varias pruebas, Yuliana descubre que Jorge es, de hecho, el padre de su hija. Al final, Jorge arriesga todo para rescatar a Yuliana, y tras una serie de emocionantes desafíos, ambos finalmente unen sus fuerzas para enfrentar juntos los retos del futuro.

With a stroke of luck, Eric Clark's life took a drastic turn. He transformed from just a deliveryman to a master in both medicine and divination. Armed with his new skills, he seeks to exact revenge on those who had bullied him in the past.

Rumor said Yedda Victor, a daughter of the Victor family, who grew up in the countryside and was known for her ridiculous antics, had deeply fallen in love with a wealthy businessman, Ethan Seth. However, on the day of their wedding, Ethan ran away. Angered by his actions, Yedda also fled the scene and met the world's most mysterious genius, Roy Grant. He planned a deliberate car accident and offered to marry Yedda as compensation, and she readily agreed. Thus, they married by contract. After their marriage, Roy concealed his real status. Not only did he elevate his young wife to new heights, but he also helped her find respect in the Victor family.

At 25, Ariel Laurel is a brilliant lawyer and PhD candidate—but secretly, she’s also a world MMA champion. A blind date leads to marriage with Eric Blaine, a renowned philanthropist. Yet beneath his charm lies a dark truth. His daughter and mother suffer in silence, while his family thrives on violence. Refusing to stand by, Ariel uses her intellect and strength to expose their sins, rescue the innocent, and fight for justice.

At seven, Hailey left her mother Claire to avoid burdening her during cancer. Years later, now a billionaire, Claire eventually finds Hailey—betrayed by her fiancé and about to be harmed by his mistress, Claire, furious, pulled out a gun…

Wyomia Quinn, the eldest daughter of the Quinn family, accidentally had a one-night stand with Julian Yates, the CEO of the Yates Group. Later, she was pregnant but had an accident that made her lose her memory. She spent six years abroad before coming back. Upon returning, Wyomia wanted her mother Maeva Sanum's ashes placed in the Quinn family's grave, but her father and stepmother demanded she secure a billion-dollar contract from the Yates family first. After reuniting with Julian, the two were riddled with misunderstandings. With the help of their adorable daughter, Sheila Yates, they gradually found their way back to each other.

Cellist Summer, suffering from a terminal illness, returned to her homeland. Before her passing, in order to secure a future for her child, she reluctantly sought out her bodyguard husband, whom she had unexpectedly married four years earlier. After overcoming numerous challenges, their relationship ultimately reached a perfect resolution.

Jason, the Great Warrior in Shanor, had retreated into a life as a fishmonger after his wife was brutally murdered. Fifteen years later, his daughter Stella was abducted, prompting him to embark on a journey to find her. Crushing criminal organizations led by Austin, he unraveled the Four Families' tangled feuds in Southland. Ultimately, he rescued his daughter, exposed the conspiracy, and returned to a peaceful life.

Whitney, the heiress of Sherwood Group, thought marrying Tyrone was a journey of love, only to find herself trapped in a hellish nightmare. First, she was unjustly imprisoned, then ruthlessly crippled. Tyrone appeared indifferent to Whitney's suffering, but when a tragic fire claimed her life, his heart inexplicably hollowed. Yet, a month later, a woman bearing an uncanny resemblance to Whitney appeared at a lavish banquet, introducing herself as "Anna." With a smile as radiant as it was deceitful, she cunningly captivated Tyrone, beginning to spin a web of vengeance...

Emma é uma mãe solteira que criou seus três filhos com coragem, inteligência e muito esforço. No aniversário de 70 anos de seu pai, ela aceita o convite da mãe e volta à casa da família... mas é recebida com humilhações e desprezo. Suas duas irmãs, movidas por inveja, não perdem a chance de atacá-la. O pai, obcecado por dinheiro, só a vê como um fardo. Até a noiva de seu filho mais velho a ridiculariza diante de todos em uma festa. E, para piorar, seu ex-marido e sua ex-melhor amiga a tratam como lixo. Mesmo assim, Emma se recusa a abaixar a cabeça. Enfrenta os preconceitos, cura suas feridas e, no meio do caos, reencontra o amor, e com ele, a felicidade que sempre mereceu.

After getting hit on the head, Selena Logan woke up to find herself inside the very CEO romance novel she had been reading. Now, she was a spoiled heiress from the capital's elite circle, known for being love-obsessed and hopelessly naive.Her home life consisted of a scheming cousin and three dangerously powerful brothers.On day one, things went off-script: she accidentally drank the love potion meant for her cousin Yasmin and ended up in a chaotic one-night stand with a mysterious man.They met again at a lavish birthday banquet. To her horror, that stranger turned out to be Louis Johnson — the cold, untouchable heir of the Johnson family.What had started as a mistake turned into a deliciously sweet and chaotic game of cat and mouse. This "villainess" might just have stolen the whole show.

In an accident, she became pregnant with the child of Louis Group's CEO!But right after the boy was born, he was taken away by his father. In her quest to find her son, she became a cleaner at Louis Group. On her very first day, she met her own son, and the boy's grandmother chose her as the future daughter-in-law! From then on, she soared to the peak of life with a series of victories!

Na celebração do quinto aniversário de casamento do Gabriel Costa e a Natália Gomes, a meia-irmã da Natália, Carolina Gomes, apareceu de repente e exigiu que a Natália entregasse o Gabriel para ela. A Carolina empurrou a Natália de propósito, causando um aborto espontâneo. Gabriel, então, abraçou a Carolina e foi embora primeiro, deixando a Natália em desespero. Ela decidiu se divorciar do Gabriel e se suicidar no mar. Após o desaparecimento da Natália, o Gabriel achou que fosse uma encenação conjunta dela com todos, mas logo começou a perceber os mal-entendidos do passado, a trama da Carolina Gomes, e que a mulher que mais o amava no mundo havia partido para sempre.

Six years ago, Vivian Yeo basked in the lap of luxury as the pampered heiress of a wealthy family, while Tristan Starling grappled with the challenges of an impoverished life.Little do they expect their fates to take a surprising twist six years later. Vivian, once surrounded by opulence, now stands as a single mother confronting life's hurdles. Meanwhile, Tristan has risen to prominence on the global billionaire list.

Five years ago, Iliana Mercer unexpectedly became pregnant with the child of Ernest Abbott, the richest man in Verdora. Years later, a chance encounter reignites their passionate connection. Ernest subsequently purchases the bakery where Iliana works, seemingly determined to be part of her life. Despite Iliana's focus on professional independence, Ernest's persistent pursuit gradually breaks down her resistance. Ultimately, she not only establishes herself professionally but finds herself cherished by both Ernest and their adorable son, transforming her life in unexpected ways.

Recently graduated April Simons is drugged and harassed by two men, only to be dramatically rescued by Reuben Hamilton, heir to the Hamilton Group corporate empire. In a moment of compromised consciousness, they become intimately involved. Reuben leaves his business card, which April unknowingly misses, losing their connection. Seven years later, April has given birth to twins and is cast out by her family. Simultaneously, Reuben's mother desperately seeks to arrange a marriage for her son. April's jealous cousin deliberately orchestrates a confrontation at the Hamilton family home, publicly exposing April's past. Just as April faces humiliation, Reuben arrives, setting the stage for their unexpected reunion.

O pai de Ana Oliveira, um trabalhador rural, é atropelado por um patrão cruel após tentar cobrar salários atrasados e acaba em estado grave no hospital. Para salvar o pai, Ana vai à cidade buscar justiça e, no meio dessa jornada, tem uma noite inesperada com o frio e poderoso herdeiro Ricardo Rocha, que a acusa de se aproximar dele de propósito. Pouco depois, Ana descobre que está grávida, mas, sem dinheiro para pagar as despesas médicas do pai, os dois são expulsos do hospital e passam a viver nas ruas, sobrevivendo de recicláveis. Desesperado pelo futuro do neto, o pai de Ana arrisca a própria vida para cobrar novamente a dívida, levando a filha a correr para salvá-lo—mas ambos caem em uma armadilha perigosa. No momento crucial, Ricardo finalmente percebe a verdade, descobre a gravidez de Ana e surge como um herói para resgatá-la. Agora, ela será mimada por toda a família como a mulher mais preciosa do mundo!