the nerd and the quarterback

In a quiet, peaceful town, Carmine Dunham lives a simple yet heartwarming life with her grandmother. Every inch of this place, every breath of air, is filled with their shared laughter and warm memories. However, the wheels of fate begin to turn, and unavoidable circumstances force Carmine to leave the beloved town where she grew up and start anew in an unfamiliar environment. At this critical turning point in her life, her grandmother’s advice becomes her guiding light. Following her grandmother’s wishes, Carmine quickly marries Cain Quigley, the grandson of her grandmother’s best friend. This should have been a time filled with sweetness and anticipation, but as soon as they receive their marriage certificate, Cain is called overseas for work, leaving Carmine to navigate newlywed life alone. The joy of marriage has barely bloomed in Carmine’s heart before it is overshadowed by loneliness and uncertainty. With no time to plan a future together, Carmine is left to face the ups and downs of life on her own. Without her husband’s support and companionship, she must be stronger and braver. Yet, Carmine is not defeated by her circumstances. With a glimmer of hope for the future, she strives to adapt to the sudden changes and courageously faces each challenge life throws her way. Although the road ahead is filled with uncertainty, she believes that as long as she holds on to the warmth and hope within her heart, a brighter tomorrow will eventually come.

Aurelia Carroll, the daughter of a wealthy tycoon, hides her identity and marries Cade Garrison, a poor young man. However, after three years of marriage, Cade treats her like a free maid, and when he gets the chance to be with a cousin of the billionaire Albright family, he unhesitatingly abandons her. Little does the scumbag Cade know that Aurelia, whom he looks down upon, has four brothers who adore her! The eldest brother is the CEO of a multinational conglomerate, the second brother is a highly respected diplomat, the third brother is a renowned medical expert, and the youngest brother is a superstar in both acting and singing. Upon learning that their sister, who has been missing for three years, is now selling skewers by the roadside and has been abandoned by Cade, the eldest brother drops a billion-dollar contract, the second brother postpones a meeting with a foreign prime minister, the third brother pauses an international medical conference, and the youngest brother cancels a fan signing event. The Albright brothers all drive their luxury cars to welcome their sister back…

Five years ago, Alice Turner was the eldest daughter of the Turners, but she was falsely accused and had to leave. Now, five years later, she returns with her son to the place that broke her heart to get back her daughter that has gone missing. However, her son ends up hacking into the vault belonging to Liam Gray, the CEO of Gray Corporation, breaching the firewall and leaking their IP address. Forced to flee with her son, Alice becomes the target of the CEO’s relentless pursuit…

Time-traveling to the modern world, Marquise Queenie used her game of powers savvy to teach her jerk husband and his mistress a harsh lesson. But she never expected to meet a mysterious billionaire who looked exactly like her marquis husband. Is it a coincidence, or did the Marquis also time-travel? How will Queenie react?

Joanie Sadler and Laurent Goff met and grew up together as children in an orphanage. After leaving the orphanage, Laurent set out to build a career and promised to one day give Joanie a home. Joanie was later adopted by Peggy Boswell and Benjamin Francis, a couple who had lost their own daughter. Peggy sees Joanie as a replacement for her lost child, and when Joanie's birth parents later come to claim her, the Francis couple forges false paternity test results to keep Joanie. Years later, the Francises' real daughter Joanna is found, causing the couple to immediately turn against Joanie and send her back to her birth parents. Joanna also resents Joanie for living the life that should have been hers. At this time, Laurent, through a paternity test from years ago, locates Joanie and arrives at the Francis household, bringing a billion-dollar investment project. However, due to a series of misunderstandings, Laurent mistakenly believes Joanna is his childhood friend Joanie.

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.

Seven years ago, Haskell fatally struck someone while driving. Unbelievably, Zachariah's own fiancée Sherian, mother, and father forced him to take the blame for his brother's crime. When authorities arrived, Sherian immediately accused Zachariah, condemning him to prison despite his innocence. During his incarceration, Zachariah developed groundbreaking nuclear fusion technology, earning recognition from the scientific community and securing employment upon his release. Returning to the family that betrayed him, Zachariah discovered nothing had changed—they still harbored no love for him. After weathering countless fresh betrayals, he finally severed all ties and walked away, leaving his past behind forever.

After a year of marriage, Noemi Delaney begins an internship at Pearlina Group, where her husband, Thorin Wheeler, serves as CEO. Thorin announces her internship at the company and instructs his staff to take good care of her. However, due to a misunderstanding, colleagues mistakenly believe that Cheryl Dulaney is the CEO's wife. Taking advantage of this mix-up, Cheryl claims the title and relentlessly bullies Noemi, with the management and other staff following suit to appease her. Eventually, Cheryl's deceit is uncovered, resulting in her and the complicit management being blacklisted in the entire design industry. Meanwhile, Noemi struggles to win over Thorin's mother, who initially disapproves of her. After enduring many trials, Thorin's mother eventually accepts Noemi, allowing her and Thorin to live a peaceful and happy life together.

Modern-day doctor Luna Winslow accidentally travels back to ancient times and becomes the unfavored consort of Lord Henry Reign. Little did she know, there was a deep-seated grudge between her and Lord Henry from their past lives. Upon her arrival, she encounters severely wounded patients and narrowly avoids being wrongfully imprisoned. As their paths continuously cross and clash, their relationship gradually transitions from estrangement to closeness, ultimately coming together in true love.

Six years ago, Ethan Gray left his rural hometown to study overseas, leaving behind his aging parents and his beloved girlfriend, Luna Kurt. Now, returning as the wealthiest man, he is devastated to find that Luna has gone missing. Through relentless searching, he finally finds Luna. She had been trafficked and subjected to unimaginable torments, leaving her psyche irreparably damaged. Despite her condition, Ethan refuses to give up on her. He takes Luna to numerous specialists, searching tirelessly for a way to help her heal. After facing numerous challenges together, Luna's mental state begins to improve, and their love story finally finds its long-awaited happy ending.

On a rainy night, Emma Thorn crosses paths with Theo Gray while desperately trying to raise money for her brother's medical treatment. He's cold and wealthy; she's headstrong and unyielding. Their lives collide again and again—on campus, in the workplace, at glamorous banquets—each encounter sparking tension and unspoken feelings. But love is never simple. Emma mistakes Theo for a heartless flirt, while his jealousy drives him to test her at every turn. Will they break through the walls between them and find their way to true love?

Katy Wright is betrayed by her stepsister, Darcy Wright, while desperately searching for her missing mother. In a twist of fate, she ends up spending the night with Peter Howard—and later gives birth to fraternal twins.Six years pass. Katy returns, children in tow, ready to take her revenge. She crosses paths with Peter again, but neither of them realizes who the other truly is.As secrets unravel and the truth comes to light, Peter discovers his own father's treasonous schemes. In the end, justice is served, and the long-separated family is finally reunited.

Myra suffered from a decade of emotional torment due to her toxic family, until she met Zayden Parker. At first, she used Zayden to escape her family's grasp, but as she realized his unwavering loyalty and trust in her, she slowly began to fall for him. In time, she found healing and redemption in their bond. What started as a connection based on physical attraction evolved into something deeper—an all-consuming love rooted in mutual admiration for each other's talents and souls.

Yancy Shaw, the heiress of the Shaw family, was set up by Cindy and lost her memory. After getting saved by Celia, she was given a new name Miranda. In an odd coincidence, Yancy married Zack Ramsey. Cindy pretended to be Yancy and wanted to marry Zack. She tried to set Miranda up several times. In the end, Zack and Miranda teamed up to expose Cindy's crimes.

Samuel Young and Lucy Pincott met, grew close, and eventually tied the knot. However, an unexpected incident on their wedding day altered the course of their future…

Cyrus Campbell, originally the heir of the wealthy Campbell family, breaks with his family for his wife Sophia Smith and survives by delivering food for five years. Unexpectedly, Sophia Smith is vain and materialistic, influenced by her friend to develop an ambiguous relationship with her former lover, Simon Harrison. She even chooses to visit Simon’s grandmother who only has a cold, missing the final moments of Cyrus’s critically ill grandmother.

After making a name for himself, the once-poor boy Cade Shaw remembers all that his wife, Sue Ford, has done for him. However, an accident strips him of his memories, leading Sue to believe that he has betrayed her.

After being betrayed and left for dead by her sister Cathy Bane, Summer Bane loses her memory. She starts a new life, helping Salem Pike build his company, only to suffer domestic abuse. Once her memory returns, Summer transforms into a business tycoon. Following her divorce, she rises to prominence through her own capabilities, determined to find her would-be murderer. In a surprising twist, she uncovers her sister Cathy's conspiracy. Summer's bold return shocks the Bane family, and she ultimately exposes Cathy’s crimes, sending her to prison. Meanwhile, Summer rekindles her relationship with Rory Falk, embarking on a new chapter in her life.