the lost years mary higgins clark

Cece Renner, a celestial child sent to earth to accumulate merit, is aided by four immortal masters. She helps the Jawson family find their lost child, cures Bella Sharp's illness, and resolves the Camerons' family crisis. Her rival, the Child Hellebore—also sent from heaven—competes for the chance at immortality by harming innocent people. When his true nature is exposed, he's taken back to the heavens while Cece remains on earth to continue blessing others.

A successful, savvy CEO is betrayed by her fiancé, who cheats with another woman. Discovering the affair before her wedding, she boldly marries a seemingly ordinary waiter in front of stunned guests. Unbeknownst to all, the 'waiter' is actually a powerful CEO incognito, who quietly supports her through her company's crises, proving that her lost love has been beside her all along. Through trials, they rediscover trust and love, ready to face the future together.

Sold out by someone in dark web, Chloe Morgan bumps into mafia lord, Shaun Luther in the riches’ hunting game. Once an aristocracy, Chloe is now dragged into inferno by Shaun, lost in sweetness and tortures. She finally makes up her mind to leave, but Shaun confines her no matter how many times she tries. It’s out of love, or of hatred? Overwhelmed by love and forbidden desire, the two hurt each other but simultaneously save each other.

Sold out by someone in dark web, Nina Morgan bumps into mafia lord, Max Luther in the riches’ hunting game. Once an aristocracy, Nina is now dragged into inferno by Max, lost in sweetness and tortures. She finally makes up her mind to leave, but Max confines her no matter how many times she tries. It’s out of love, or of hatred? Overwhelmed by love and forbidden desire, the two hurt each other but simultaneously save each other.

Stella lost her parents when she was just a child and grew up in heartbreaking circumstances. But through it all, she stayed bright, strong, and kind-hearted. At eighteen, she happened to save Riley, the elegant matriarch of a wealthy family. Grateful, Riley took her in as her foster daughter. To Stella's amazement, her six new brothers were anything but ordinary. From a girl nobody cared about, she suddenly found herself at the center of a powerful family—as their beloved little sister.

Zoey Nance was framed and lost the trust of her beloved. Her husband, Jace Foster, mistakenly believed that Zoey betrayed him, leading to a tumultuous mix of love and hatred. Under the manipulation of a third party, Julia, the misunderstandings between them deepened, ultimately resulting in their son's congenital heart condition worsening to a life-threatening state. When the truth finally came to light, and the mastermind behind the deceit faced consequences, Zoey vanished from Jace's world forever, taking their son with her.

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.

Five years ago, Christina accidentally spent a night with Ethan at a hotel, which resulted in the birth of quadruplets. Now, five years later, Christina took her four children and left the mountain where they had been living. Meanwhile, Ethan had been searching for her ever since she left her mark on him five years ago. Fate brought them together once again, leading to an unexpected reunion.

Roxanne Hill, the heiress of the Hills and a Muse Award gold prize winner, gave up on her dream for the sake of her husband, settling down as a housewife for five years. She believed she would live a blissful life, but tragedy struck when she lost her unborn child due to her sister-in-law's treachery. To make matters worse, her husband chose to save the sister-in-law instead of rushing Roxanne to the hospital. Their relationship begins to crumble, while the art world eagerly awaits the return of the renowned artist.

Roxanne Hill, the heiress of the Hills and a Muse Award gold prize winner, gave up on her dream for the sake of her husband, settling down as a housewife for five years. She believed she would live a blissful life, but tragedy struck when she lost her unborn child due to her sister-in-law's treachery. To make matters worse, her husband chose to save the sister-in-law instead of rushing Roxanne to the hospital. Their relationship begins to crumble, while the art world eagerly awaits the return of the renowned artist.

Five years ago, Eve Torres, a top student from Johaven Music School had a one-night stand with a handsome young man, who left her a jade pendant and promised to find her again. Afterward, Eve gave birth to a girl, Daisy.For five years, Eve worked hard to raise Daisy alone. One day, the man from five years ago, Nathan Murillo, accidentally hired Eve as the music teacher for his long-lost daughter. Then his mom, Mrs. Murillo started to suspect that Daisy was actually her granddaughter.

Rescued by Gabriel three years prior, Jennifer Gibson marries him, only to face betrayal from his family. Jennifer, aiding Gabriel in secret, realizes their deceit. Three years later, she awakens to reclaim her status as the Wealthiest Heiress.

Seven years ago, Rose Jonas and her mother were involved in a car accident, Rose's unfortunately became a vegetable. Three years ago, Rose, a college graduate, married Gerald, the CEO of Riversoul Group, whom he had only seen a few times before. After three years of marriage, Rose had always misunderstood that Gerald liked Kathy Yvonne. After repeated misunderstandings, Rose became disheartened and decided to divorce. He also hired a Andrologist for Gerald as the reason for his divorce. After the divorce, Gerald began to pursue his wife.

Five years ago, Summer Norton was framed after an unexpected pregnancy, leaving her homeless. With no other choice, Summer left for another country. Five years later, she reunites with the man from that fateful night and finds her child. Together, the three embark on a journey to happiness.

Nora gave everything she had to save her husband Elijah, and their son Ryan, both of whom pretended to be suffering from liver cirrhosis. She worked herself to the brink, only to discover during a part-time job that it was all a lie.The illness was fake, and Elijah was no poor, ordinary man. He turned out to be a powerful billionaire. It had all been a twisted game between father and son,with her love as the prize. Shattered by betrayal and humiliation, Nora walked away, determined to take back control of her life. But by the time Elijah and Ryan realize what they've lost, it may already be too late.

Aurora, once a math prodigy with solutions valuable to military research, was revealed to be the lost daughter of the wealthy Winslow family. But after being brought home, she was looked down upon for her rural background and overshadowed by the adopted daughter, Luna. Luna framed her repeatedly, and during a major exam, copied Aurora's answers. Yet Aurora was the one punished.In her next life, Aurora returns with a vow for revenge. When Luna tries to provoke her again at the exam hall, surrounded by their biased family, Aurora publicly cuts all ties with them, determined to uncover the truth and reclaim her place.

Betrayed by Zayn Lewis, Yelena Gunn lost everything—her family, her future, and her life in childbirth. But fate grants her a second chance. Reborn with newfound clarity, she sees Zayn for who he truly is and, with Jasper Steele by her side, vows revenge. With calculated strikes at work and home, she brings down Zayn, delivering the final blow at his grand birthday banquet. As he loses everything, Yelena finds a new beginning. This time, she chooses love and happiness, accepting Jasper's proposal and stepping into a future where she is no longer a victim—but a victor.

Three years ago, Sherry, the daughter of the richest man, was saved by Kyle. To repay him, she concealed her identity and secretly helped Kyle. However, his family repaid her kindness with ingratitude. Three years later, she finally realized he was not worth it and went back to being the rich daughter!