what she left behind by ellen marie wiseman

Six years ago, Nora Carson spent a night with the formidable Perry Moore. Unwilling to be seen as a gold digger, she chose to walk away without looking back—never realizing she was carrying his child. Now, six years later, her aunt is pressuring her into an unwanted marriage. Desperate for a way out, she has no choice but to send her daughter to find the one man she once left behind. And just like that, their fates intertwine once more, setting the stage for a love story neither of them saw coming.

Nancy Shelton sought revenge on her scumbag ex by falsely claiming that Jeffrey Lester, Johnsburg's wealthiest man, was her boyfriend. However, fate took an unexpected turn when Jeffrey overheard her and became intrigued by her. In a surprising twist, he proposed marriage to bring good fortune to his terminally ill grandmother. They agreed that once his grandmother recovered, they would part ways. But as time passed, love began to blossom between them. Jeffrey soon discovered that Nancy was the legendary Dr. Raven he had been searching for. What started as a marriage of convenience transformed into a passionate love story.

The renowned businesswoman Freya retired and went into seclusion after her company became the largest enterprise in the city and went public. She adopted three children, including Wendy. After the three graduated from college, Freya planned to reveal her true identity to them. However, she suffered an unexpected brain hemorrhage. During her illness, Wendy stood by her side, working hard to save money for medical expenses. After Freya recovered, she helped Wendy solve various challenges.

Esme Lang, the eldest daughter of the Lang family, is poisoned by her cousin Susie Lang, leaving her disfigured, with memory loss, and mentally impaired. She’s rescued by the Reed family matriarch, who arranges for her to marry Caleb Reed, the third son of the Reed family, under the name Faye Reed. After the matriarch’s death, Esme, pregnant with twins, is sent away by Caleb. A car accident later restores her memory, revealing her true identity. Five years later, Esme returns to the capital with her son, Eli, unaware that her other child, Zach, is alive. When Eli tries to teach Susie a lesson, Caleb mistakes him for Zach and takes him away. The two children end up swapping identities. What will happen next in this tangled web of secrets and mistaken identities?

Edward Allen, the CEO of Allen Group, happens to run into his old classmate, Abbie Howard, one day. At that moment, a pompous blind date humiliates Abbie, leaving her completely shattered. Edward can't stand to see his former classmate treated this way, so he strides forward and skillfully rescues her from the situation. In that moment, Abbie sees a glimpse of the brave, fearless boy she once knew in school. Warmth floods her heart, and her gratitude toward Edward is undeniable. Back in their school days, Edward was a quiet, unassuming boy who was often bullied by school thugs. It was Abbie who, one day, courageously grabbed his hand and helped him escape those troublemakers. From that moment on, Edward felt a deep sense of gratitude and respect for Abbie. Now, back in the present, Edward learns that Abbie is under pressure from her parents to get married. Seeing the helpless look in her eyes, he comes up with a plan—he offers to pose as her boyfriend to fool her family. Hiding the fact that he's a powerful CEO, he moves into her home and pretends to be just an ordinary guy. From that moment on, they begin a life of love after marriage, living in a romantic world of their own. As her husband, Edward cares for Abbie, making her feel warmth and happiness she's never known before. Gradually, Abbie is moved by Edward's genuine heart and starts to develop deep feelings for him. Their love, like dazzling fireworks, illuminates both their lives.

Charles Lawson, a talented college graduate from a rural background, marries into the wealthy Campbell family. After joining Glensvalw's Campbell family, he is morally manipulated by his wife Kinsley and dedicates himself to managing Neon Corp. When Charles asks Kinsley for 3,000 dollars to buy a train ticket to visit his parents, she coldly refuses and has her bodyguards take his phone. Worried about their son, Charles' parents die in a highway accident caused by fatigue. After preparing the New Year Eve's dinner for the Campbell family, Charles learns of his parents' death. Unable to endure the oppression, he erupts in anger, overturning the dining table. He then decides to leave his unloving wife and child, abandoning the Campbell family.

Young single mother Lillian returned to the city she had left seven years ago after breaking up with her ex-boyfriend Daniel to treat her son Kevin's congenital leukemia. While attending a press conference, Daniel learned of Lillian's return to Seaport and rushed to the train station to find her. In the hospital, Kevin accidentally encountered Daniel and thought he looked like the man in his mother's painting album. Suspecting Daniel might be his father, Kevin asked Lillian for confirmation, but a series of misunderstandings led them to miss each other. Fortunately, they ultimately reunited, and after resolving the misunderstandings, Daniel discovered that Kevin was his son. Could they rekindle their love?

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.

Neglected by her biological father and persecuted by her stepmother, Melody Stein finds herself in dire straits. Out of desperation, she forces Riveria's influential figure, Ryan Hunt, into marriage. On their wedding day, Ryan discovers her premarital indiscretion, condemning her for perceived moral decay. After carrying her child for ten months, Melody gives birth, signs the divorce papers, and disappears without a trace.Years later, Melody returns to Riveria, accompanied by her child. "Mr. Hunt, I heard you're in need of a personal doctor?" Ryan willingly takes the bait. "You're hired."Rumors swirl around town—Mr. Hunt has no wife and shows no interest in having a lover, yet he lavishes affection upon his personal doctor like a loyal puppy. He even treats her child of unknown paternity as his own.

After losing her parents, orphaned Clover is mistreated by her cruel relatives. Thankfully, compassionate couple George Davis and Debra Williams take her in after finding her grieving by her father’s grave. Determined to help her succeed, George and Debra make tremendous sacrifices to support Clover’s education. Their efforts pay off when Clover, now a renowned scientist, invents a revolutionary superchip. When Clover returns to her hometown as a successful professional, she is shocked to find her adoptive parents being abused by their biological son, Noah Davis. Driven by anger, she takes action against Noah. Despite her intervention, George and Debra continue to support Noah secretly, only to face his harsh betrayal and heartbreaking ingratitude in return.

Cater Sanders has spent five years building a business with his two childhood friends, Yuan and Ruby. They were once inseparable, and both women were head over heels for him. But everything changes when a smooth-talking, fresh-faced new hire joins the company. In just two months, he charms his way into their hearts and turns them against Cater with his lies. While Cater sacrifices his health, drinking himself into a stomach ulcer to land key deals, Yuan and Ruby choose to side with the newcomer. Their betrayal is the final straw. Heartbroken but determined, Cater decides to sell his shares and leave the company. He returns to his family and agrees to an arranged marriage, vowing to start fresh. Yuan and Ruby think he's just being impulsive and that Cater could never truly walk away—not from the company, and certainly not from them. But what they never expect is to receive an invitation to Cater's wedding…

Fred Wood, a retired general, takes a job as a construction site security guard while searching for Mona's real mother. When Mona uncovers a group of thieves on the site, she inadvertently wakes Fred, who scolds her in return. During a routine inspection, Mona realizes that Sally Jepsen is her mother, though Fred remains skeptical. Meanwhile, Paul Jepsen pressures Sally into marrying Tate Ward to benefit her ailing grandfather. A mix-up leads them to believe Fred and Mona are Sally's husband and daughter from seven years ago. After chasing off the intruders, Mona insists on following Sally when she tries to leave. Fred reluctantly agrees and later helps save Hugh Jepsen's life. To escape a forced marriage, Sally offers Fred a large sum to pretend to be her husband. At the banquet, Fred steps in when Paul bullies Mona, saving her from further harm in a fit of rage.

After her beloved boyfriend Ian left her, Wanda drowned her sorrows at a bar and met Charles, a street singer. In a fit of anger, she proposed a five-million-dollar agreement to marry Charles for five years, which he accepted. He took care of Wanda with great devotion, and she comfortably accepted everything. As the five years drew to a close, Ian returned from abroad, wanting to get back together with Wanda. The regret of their past had always been a thorn in Wanda's heart, but just as she welcomed Ian back, she discovered Charles's terminal cancer diagnosis. At that moment, she was overwhelmed by an indescribable mix of emotions.

On her wedding day, Quiana discovered her fiancé, Sorrel, cheating with her sister, Xaria. To compound her shock, she learned she was adopted and was swiftly expelled by her foster parents from the Shone family. Unbeknownst to her, Quiana was the sole heir to the global powerhouse, the Sanford family. Reclaiming her identity as Quiana Sanford, she garnered the favor of Mrs. Sanford, president of the Sanford Group, and captured the heart of Curran. Initially seeking a fresh start away from the Shone family, Quiana endured repeated provocations and humiliations from her adoptive relatives. Fed up with their mistreatment, she resolved it was time for retribution.

On a blind date, Tina unexpectedly married a stranger. She anticipated a polite and ordinary life, but her husband turned out to be an affectionate and omnipresent support. Whenever she faced challenges, he effortlessly resolved them, attributing it to luck. It wasn't until later that she discovered he was the wealthiest man in Jackson City, and his love for her knew no bounds.

Allison Thorne is born with extraordinary strength, a natural prodigy in martial arts. But in a world where women are forbidden from practicing such skills, she has no choice but to hide her talents. Life takes a dark turn when invaders from Elvar seize control of Skyveil and set their sights on the Thorne family. As the only one capable of facing the enemy's top fighter, Konrak, Allison steps forward to protect her loved ones. Under pressure, she agrees to cripple her own core at Konrak's command, believing it will save her family. But it's a cruel trick—her sacrifice leads to the massacre of the entire Thorne family. Left for dead, Allison is rescued by her master, who painstakingly rebuilds her shattered meridians. With her strength restored and her heart burning for justice, Allison returns to Skyveil, determined to seek revenge.

Seven years ago, Sue York and her husband Cade Mack crossed paths at work. From being business rivals, they evolved into a loving couple. Cade proposed to Sue, promising to care for her for life, which deeply touched her and led to her agreement. In pursuit of a happy family life, Sue resigned and transitioned into a full-time housewife. Two years into their marriage, they joyfully welcomed a daughter, and Cade continued to excel at work. Just when Sue believes everything is going smoothly, she inadvertently discovers a long strand of hair on her husband's clothes that doesn't belong to her.

Due to her unique profession as a forensic doctor, Vivian was looked down upon by her boyfriend. After breaking up with the scumbag boyfriend, she went to a bar to drown her sorrows, only to accidentally sleep with the scumbag's uncle! Vivian said, "I was a forensic doctor, and others said I smelled like corpses." Wayne replied, "Exactly, I was a businessman, and people said I smelled like money. We matched in our 'odors,' and neither of us needed to disdain the other. How about we just get a marriage certificate?"