the ugly duckling ending

Eleanor has guarded her twin secret for years, avoiding college sweetheart Theodore. Fate reunites them as she desperately seeks funds for her daughter's medical care and Theodore reigns as LA's wealthiest entrepreneur. Faced with their intertwined past, will Eleanor finally share her truth?

When Angela Grant, the heiress of the Grant family, learns of her boyfriend's betrayal, she immediately rushes to his wedding with his mistress. Unfortunately, she ends up being drugged and saved by Jerome Smith. Five years later, Angela disguises herself and crosses paths with Jerome again. When Jerome suspects her identity, she tries to brush it off. However, when two mini versions of Jerome appear, he pins her against the door and asks, "Ms. Grant, how are you going to fool me this time?"

In her past life, Yvonne Grant gave everything to Marcus Quinn, only to be betrayed and deceived. Reborn on the very day she must choose a fiancé, she turns away from her first love Marcus and instead chooses Quintus Dalton, a man destined to become a tech magnate. As they spend time together, Yvonne uncovers his long-hidden feelings and years of quiet devotion. Realizing that Quintus is the one she was truly meant to love, she confronts Marcus with the truth that he once mistook another woman for her. Free at last from her old obsessions, Yvonne opens her heart to the man who has always stood by her side.

After losing her father, Nora Smith moves with her mother into the Lowe family, where she suffers constant bullying from her stepbrothers and relentless humiliation. Her mother urges her to remain silent, but everything changes when she discovers her stepfather's plan to marry her off to her lazy stepbrother, Xavier Lowe. Refusing to accept this fate, Nora hides her acceptance to a top university and escapes, taking on odd jobs to support herself while secretly pursuing her studies. Years later, her exceptional talent catches the attention of Rivelle's leading company, Grant Corp, which funds her studies abroad. Now, at 27, Nora returns as a powerful and influential figure, determined to reclaim her life.

All eyes are on the Burke family's only heir, Hugh Burke, as he returns home and is swarmed by the media. Just then, his cousin publicly announces a wife search—only for a little girl, Lorna, to show up calling Hugh "Daddy." He denies it, but a DNA test is set in motion.Lorna's mother, Verna, is in prison. Fearing for her daughter's safety, she sent her to find Hugh. But to Hugh, Verna is the woman who once betrayed and abandoned him for money and power.Lorna's sudden appearance becomes the key to unraveling years of heartbreak and misunderstanding—giving Hugh and Verna a second chance at love.

After graduating high school, Christi takes a job at a club to make ends meet. A one-night stand with Carlos Johnson leaves her unexpectedly pregnant, and she raises her daughter on her own. When her daughter gets injured and is taken to the hospital, Carlos's mother—a respected medical professor—recognizes their family heirloom. This leads Carlos to his child, and he steps in to care for both Christi and their daughter. As Christi faces false accusations and struggles with her complicated family ties, Carlos stays by her side, protecting her through it all.

Lawrence, the heir to the powerful Lutz family, was betrayed by the one person he loved most in his past life. His childhood sweetheart, his fiancée, fled their engagement banquet to rescue her lover, humiliating him in front of everyone. To make matters worse, she conspired with his younger brother, causing the downfall of his family and leading to his tragic end. But fate has given him a second chance. This time, Lawrence will make his fiancée pay for her betrayal with her blood. He will reclaim everything that was stolen from him and make those who wronged him regret their actions.

Edith had a gentle appearance and a naive, kind, and tender personality. While working, she met Elliott, who was being set up on dates by his grandmother. He remained indifferent to all the girls but fell in love with Edith at first sight. However, Edith was focused on her career and had no interest in romance. Her parents, believing she had reached a marriageable age, arranged a suitable match for her that she felt unable to refuse. Upon learning of this, Elliott prepared a bride price and worked hard to win her over. Eventually, Edith accepted his proposal. After marrying into the Sanders family, she was showered with love and care. When she discovered that she had been switched at birth, she ultimately gained the affection of both her adoptive and biological parents, achieving a happy ending with Elliott.

William Larson is once a successful businessman, but after going bankrupt, he becomes a window cleaner. One day, he accidentally witnesses a man and a woman having an affair, and the woman’s bunny ear headband and a small red flower mark on her body make him suspect his wife, Yvette Jones, is cheating. When he sees the same mark on Yvette, his doubts grow. Soon, William finds a tampered paternity test and begins questioning if his daughter, Jane, is really his. But after further investigation, he discovers that Yvette hasn’t been unfaithful. Things take another turn when William sees a mysterious man giving his daughter a blood transfusion at the hospital. Shocked and confused, William realizes someone has been secretly watching their lives all along.

Mandy's son and daughter-in-law, eager to make money from a bride price, pressured and threatened her—a widow for many years—into marrying Seth, a man in a vegetative state due to a car accident. With no way to refuse, Mandy went through with the marriage, feeling scared and reluctant. However, she was surprised to be warmly welcomed and treated kindly by Seth's daughter, Kira. At first, Mandy resisted the idea of staying, but over time, she grew more willing to remain by Seth's side. What she didn't realize was that Seth was slowly regaining awareness, deeply touched by her presence and care...

The little girl, Molly Foster, carried a small basket full of herbs to brew medicine for her mother. But her grandfather scolded her for wandering around outside, asking her not to cause trouble for her father, who was in the army. At that moment, Molly's mother started coughing up blood. Molly asked her grandfather to get a doctor, but he rejected and scolded her again before leaving. As her mother was dying, Molly found the note her father left her 3 years ago and decided to take her mother to the army camp to find him for treatment. They arrived at the camp gate, and Molly believed that she would finally find him to cure her mother.

Lucine and her husband, Cheney, were in a devastating car accident that took Cheney's life. Lucine survived but lost her memory. When the powerful Sterling family learned she was carrying Cheney's only child, they sent his twin brother, Noah, to bring her home and ensure her safety. At first, Noah saw it as a duty, but as he cared for the vulnerable and lost Lucine, an unexpected bond began to form. Amidst fierce family struggles, kidnappings, a heartbreaking miscarriage scare, and ruthless outside schemes, their connection deepened—until neither could deny the pull between them.

Miguel Shrimpton and Yaretzi Wanson were about to walk down the aisle. However, a sudden tragedy shattered their relationship with misunderstandings. Unable to bridge the emotional rift, Yaretzi had hidden her pregnancy and had gone abroad to study. Five years later, Yaretzi returned to the country and entered Miguel's life again. Though he still harbored resentment over her departure, his buried love for her had never faded. Determined to heal the past, he began reaching out to her again—one step at a time.

In her past life, Cici was killed by her husband, Yates. However, she miraculously reincarnated and returned to the day she first met Yates's family. This time, Cici decisively chose Yates' uncle, Benson. Despite rumors claiming that Benson was sterile, Cici found herself pregnant with triplets and was spoiled by Benson!

Lionel Cain awakens in the Slumber Cavern and is rescued by Elara Blade, the chief disciple of Everblade Sanctum. Outwardly appearing as merely an "outer sect disciple" with an "ordinary body and fate," he is actually a mysterious figure with the gaze of an ancient, possessing shocking alchemy and cultivation techniques. After joining the sect,Lionel casually refines a divine pill that transforms into a dragon upon completion, astounding both the sect and the prodigy Lyra Frost.Meanwhile, Ashford's sorceress leads an army to their borders due to continent-level secrets, while various factions scheme in the shadows.Lionel works to elevate Everblade Sanctum's status while investigating the truth behind ancient seals and the severing of heavenly destiny, as the sect competition and greater storms approach.

My husband Martin, overwhelmed with compassion, swapped our newborn daughter with Monica's, who had a congenital heart disease, claiming we were wealthy and should help. Our real daughter, abused by Monica, attempted suicide but was saved. When I confronted Martin, he justified his actions as sympathy for a friend and accused me of being heartless. Unable to tolerate, I divorced him and had them both imprisoned!

Over the past few years, Xena had been working hard to earn money, allowing her son, Leon Cale, to attend college. Leon promised to take his mother to the city to live once he got into college. Ten years later, Leon achieved great success and forgot about his mother who lived in the village, forgetting about his own humble beginnings. This play carries a profound positive energy, showcasing the greatness and selflessness of a mother's love. It also serves as a reminder to the audience to never forget gratitude and to cherish the silent sacrifices of their mothers.

Eliana, the daughter of the Elliott family, plans to get pregnant to reclaim her mother's company. At an exclusive club, she sets her sights on Keaton Massey, unaware he's a billionaire tycoon in the city. After Keaton gets into a car accident causing amnesia, he and Eliana accidentally begin a relationship. In truth, Keaton had been deeply in love with Eliana for years. While concealing his recovered memories, he helps Eliana reclaim her mother's company. As their feelings deepen, they fall in love and eventually welcome triplets together.