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Adrian Lee wakes up in a famine-stricken ancient era, and suddenly finds himself the father of five daughters—who wish him dead thanks to the scoundrel whose body he now inhabits. Just as all hope seems lost, he unlocks a divine system. By earning "affection points" from the girls, he trades for supplies and manages to build a cozy life for the family amid the chaos. But peace never lasts.One day, the girls' mothers showed up—each with a background powerful enough to shake the empire.

After over twenty years of living as a wealthy heiress, Stella Sheldon’s true identity as an adopted daughter was finally exposed by the Sheldon family.Coldly cast aside, she was left to survive on her own and took a job as a bartender. One day, she unexpectedly "took in" a handsome male escort.Moved by sympathy, she offered to support him financially. Thinking she was just helping a freeloading man, Stella was shocked to discover that this man was not only charming and sweet — he was actually the CEO of a multibillion-dollar corporation!

After growing up in an orphanage, Nancy Swift was found by her family, but she found that her brother,Harold, was seriously ill. Nancy worked day and night to make money to cover Harold's medical expenses. Actually, the reason her parents brought her back was to make her marry the son of the Peters family, Jeffrey, who was mentally challenged. How would Nancy choose? Would she live happily with Jeffrey?

Customs officer Wynne Sutton died in the line of duty, only to wake up in the body of a character from a novel. She was now the wife of the hero, Lance Shelton. In this new world, she weighed 200 pounds and was mocked by everyone as Madma Pig. She also had a five-year-old son, Henry, who was considered slow-witted. Armed with a weight-loss system, Wynne was determined to turn her life around—and soon discovered that Henry possessed the power of prophecy: his words could come true, he could see people's nationalities, and he could hear their thoughts. When Henry said, "Aunt Lane has 'I am Gapanese' written on her head," Wynne became alert. Riding her motorcycle, she crashed a banquet and confronted Lance, who dared not acknowledge her. Thus began the dramatic tale of her spectacular rise.

At only 20 years old, Yara Smith struggles to make a living, taking on various part-time jobs. One day, she unexpectedly becomes pregnant after spending a night with her best friend's uncle, Daniel Gray. The Gray family carries a curse — without an heir, they're doomed to die before the age of 30. As Yara faces constant mistreatment from her brother and sister-in-law, Daniel steps in, rescuing her from her misery and treating her with the care she's longed for. And together, they help each other heal, finding redemption in each other.

In her past life, Amanda Parker cared for her in-laws for fifty years, only discovering before her death that her husband had deceived her—he gave her university spot to his widowed sister-in-law, who even impersonated Amanda’s military commander parents! Reborn with bitter resentment, Amanda refuses to be a doormat this time. She exposes her scumbag husband, his mistress, and her terrible in-laws. Eventually, Amanda not only gets her revenge but marries a high-ranking official and lives happily ever after.

Charles Levi becomes a vegetable after an accident, forcing Daisy Greg to marry Charles in place of her sister Ina Greg. On the eve of their wedding, Daisy learns that her mother's death was caused by Ina and vows to seek revenge by assuming Mrs. Levi's identity. However, on the first night of their marriage, Charles suddenly awakens, only to fall into a critical condition afterwards... Daisy is then driven out as if she's a jinx.

Jade Scott, after being thrust through time, shares a fateful night with Caleb Zane, heir to the Duke of Southvale. Six years later, she returns to the capital with her young son, only to endure relentless humiliation at the hands of the powerful Princess Phoebe Vaughn.Just as her strength begins to waver, Caleb steps forward—shielding her, confronting Phoebe, and turning the tide.As their bond deepens, they realize their hearts had been intertwined long before destiny brought them together again. And the son Caleb has spent years searching for? He's been by his side all along. But the greatest revelation is yet to come: Jade is no ordinary woman—she's the rightful royal princess.

Due to an arranged engagement, Marie Hodge marries a scumbag, Sean Logan, in her previous life. Sean steals her university acceptance and gives it to his mistress, Brittany. For fifty years of marriage, Sean secretly takes half his salary to support Brittany while Marie works herself to death managing the household for family and husband. Neighbors call her a virtuous wife, but when his first love dies, Sean doesn’t hesitate to follow her in death, leaving a will to be buried with his Brittany and giving his property to Brittany’s daughter Kimberly. Getting another chance, Marie secretly intercepts the acceptance letter. With the wedding approaching, Marie only prepares for university enrollment, waiting for the wedding day to stand up the groom, kick Sean to the curb, and welcome her new life.

The well-known actress Mia Stone has been set up by her sister with the intention of ruining her reputation. However, in a twist of fate, she ends up having a one-night stand with Jay Lynch, the CEO of Lynch Group. Disappearing from the spotlight for a year, Mia resurfaces on the day she gives birth, crossing paths with Jay once more.

Five years ago, Johanna gave birth to twins for Samuel, and shortly after, they separated. When they encountered each other again five years later, Samuel was shocked to learn that she had given birth to a boy and a girl. He decided to conceal his identity and be there for them. Johanna mistakenly believed Samuel was just a construction worker and resolved to earn money herself, while Samuel became a full-time dad. Facing the challenges of taking care of the children, Samuel fumbled but still worked hard to learn, determined to be a good father. Johanna's father seized her inheritance and pressured her to divorce, but Samuel stepped in to take her away and vowed to give her the best life. At a banquet, Samuel publicly announced his identity, revealing that he was a billionaire, and he had been attracted to Johanna for her outstanding qualities.

In her past life, Wendy Croft was a bright and beloved college student, cherished by her family. Yet her trust was betrayed—by a biased fiancé, and Vicky Bush, who stole her college admission letter and condemned her to a tragic marriage, drowning her in endless children birth. Given a second chance, she refused to relive the same nightmare. When her fiancé conspired to harvest her brother's heart for Vicky, Wendy decisively signed the organ donation form herself, turning the tables. Before Vicky could steal her identity to attend university, Wendy secured her own rightful place, crushing Vicky's ambitions. And when faced with her fiancé's manipulative mind games and the deceit of a two-faced rival, she ensured they reaped what they had sown. Determined to walk her path alone, she never expected to catch the eye of the campus heartthrob—only to discover he had been silently guarding her, life after life...

After being betrayed by her boyfriend, Gemma Judd, a woman of immense physical strength, drowns her sorrows and spends a night with a stranger, resulting in two mischievous children. Determined and loving, she raises them with care and courage. Amid twists and misunderstandings, love is found, and she learns that even when hurt, happiness can still be embraced.

Grayson's rescue of a little girl from a car crash brought him into the lives of the twins. EMMA and her brother, Lucas, immediately played matchmakers for Grayson and their mother, Hailey. Although Grayson didn't know the kids were his, he willingly settled in as their full-time dad. Meanwhile, Hailey was completely unaware that Grayson was both the man from her old one-night stand and a billionaire.

Margaret sacrificed everything to raise her two sons, only to have her "dead" husband Channing show up at their graduation with his mistress in tow. The truth hit hard: he'd faked his death, and "her" boys were actually his love children with Vivian. The shock killed her. Then she woke up in the delivery room. She reborned. Game on.

To stay close to her married best friend Jolly, Gia Corby decides to pursue Jolly's brother-in-law, the aloof doctor Connor Eriksson. While Gia pursues him aggressively, he watches coldly from the sidelines, occasionally lending a hand.Just as Gia is about to win his heart, Connor's first love returns. Gia gives up, but Connor begins forcefully pursuing her. Ultimately, the two end up sweetly together.

In Part Two of GoodChat, Alexa Reddy and Fulop Budavari turn up the fun with games that test their quick wit and sense of humor: from decoding movie titles using only three emojis to a hilarious round of “Kiss, Marry, Kill” featuring Alexa’s former co-stars. The laughs soon give way to reflection as Alexa opens up about her passion for acting, the lessons she’s learned, and the heartfelt advice she’d give her younger self.

Raymond Kane, who grew up on the kindness of Dalewood, returns home after achieving success.At the village chief's request, he brings two orphaned villagers, Evan Cross and Chloe Winslow, to the city for treatment of their rare illnesses. He cares for them as his own and spares no expense—but unaware of his sacrifices,they resent him and ultimately betray the one who gave them everything.