"Lenora's eyes fluttered open, and the world around her felt...different. A single breath confirmed it-25 years back in time. Overwhelmed, tears rolled down her cheeks, but her heart burned with resolve. Clenching her fist, she whispered to herself, 'This time, I'll correct my mistakes. This time, I'll make it up to him.'"
Lenora eyes slowly opened, and she was met with an unfamiliar ceiling. She tried to sit up, but a wave of dizziness washed over her, forcing her back onto the bed. She closed her eyes, trying to remember how she'd gotten there.
As she lay there, fragments of memories began to return. She remembered dying in pain and regret living a life, full of misery . But how was she here now?
Lenora's eyes snapped open, and she sat up again, this time more slowly. She looked around the room, taking in the unfamiliar yet familiar surroundings. It was a child's bedroom to be precise her's, filled with toys and colorful decorations.
A mirror hung on the wall opposite the bed. Lenora's gaze drifted towards it, and she froze. Staring back at her was the face of a 5-year-old girl.
Lenora's mind reeled as she stumbled out of bed and staggered towards the mirror. She stared at her reflection, trying to comprehend what she was seeing.
How was this possible? She was... she was old. She'd lived a life, grown old, and died.
But here she was, 25 years younger.
Lenora's eyes welled up with tears as she stumbled backward, collapsing onto the bed. She buried her face in her hands, trying to process the impossible.
As she sat there, memories began to flood back. Memories of her past life, of the mistakes she'd made, and the pain she'd endured.
But also, memories of the lessons she'd learned, of the strength she'd gained, and of the wisdom she'd acquired.
Lenora's tears slowly dried as she realized that she'd been given a second chance. A chance to relive her life, to make different choices, and to create a better future.
With newfound determination, Lenora stood up, looking around the room with fresh eyes. She knew that this time, she would do things differently. This time, she would make the most of her second chance.
It was supposed to be a marriage of convenience, but Carrie made the mistake of falling in love with Kristopher. When the time came that she needed him the most, her husband was in the company of another woman. Enough was enough. Carrie chose to divorce Kristopher and move on with her life. Only when she left did Kristopher realize how important she was to him. In the face of his ex-wife’s countless admirers, Kristopher offered her 20 million dollars and proposed a new deal. “Let’s get married again.”
Rumors claimed that Fernanda, newly back with her family, was nothing more than a violent country bumpkin. Fernanda just flashed a casual, dismissive grin in response. Another rumor suggested that the usually rational Cristian had lost all sense, madly in love with Fernanda. This frustrated her. She could tolerate gossip about herself, but slander against her beloved crossed the line! Gradually, as Fernanda's multiple identities as a celebrated designer, a savvy gamer, an acclaimed painter, and a successful business magnate came to light, everyone realized they were the ones who had been fooled.
"There will be no falling in love, we will only act as a loving couple when we are in public, we will share a room to make it believable, but no intimacy, touching is off-limits. We'll only have sex once a month, and that's solely to produce an heir. You won't interfere in my business, and I won't interfere in yours. You will be my wife in every sense and you will not be involved with any other man," he said, arrogance seeping from every word. I watch his mouth move, I'm not ready to fall in love with any man, especially not one as arrogant and egoistic as him. I can handle acting as a loving couple, and as for intimacy once a month. I can agree to that just to satisfy my sexual cravings with no strings attached. "Where can I sign?" I asked since I had nothing to lose. *** Nadine's wedding dreams turned to nightmares when she caught her sister and fiancé cheating! With a secret recording, she's ready for revenge. But then mysterious billionaire Logan West offers a deal: A Contract Marriage to take down her ex's empire. But what Nadine doesn't know is her life is getting complicated as she takes her chance to get revenge or risks everything for a chance at love?"
Rumors said that Lucas married an unattractive woman with no background. In the three years they were together, he remained cold and distant to Belinda, who endured in silence. Her love for him forced her to sacrifice her self-worth and her dreams. When Lucas' true love reappeared, Belinda realized that their marriage was a sham from the start, a ploy to save another woman's life. She signed the divorce papers and left. Three years later, Belinda returned as a surgical prodigy and a maestro of the piano. Lost in regret, Lucas chased her in the rain and held her tightly. "You are mine, Belinda."
In order to fulfill her grandfather's last wish, Stella entered into a hasty marriage with an ordinary man she had never met before. However, even after becoming husband and wife on paper, they each led separate lives, barely crossing paths. A year later, Stella returned to Seamarsh City, hoping to finally meet her mysterious husband. To her astonishment, he sent her a text message, unexpectedly pleading for a divorce without ever having met her in person. Gritting her teeth, Stella replied, "So be it. Let’s get a divorce!" Following that, Stella made a bold move and joined the Prosperity Group, where she became a public relations officer that worked directly for the company’s CEO, Matthew. The handsome and enigmatic CEO was already bound in matrimony, and was known to be unwaveringly devoted to his wife in private. Unbeknownst to Stella, her mysterious husband was actually her boss, in his alternate identity! Determined to focus on her career, Stella deliberately kept her distance from the CEO, although she couldn't help but notice his deliberate attempts to get close to her. As time went on, her elusive husband had a change of heart. He suddenly refused to proceed with the divorce. When would his alternate identity be uncovered? Amidst a tumultuous blend of deception and profound love, what destiny awaited them?
On her wedding day, Khloe’s sister connived with her groom, framing her for a crime she didn’t commit. She was sentenced to three years in prison, where she endured much suffering. When Khloe was finally released, her evil sister used their mother to coerce Khloe into an indecent liaison with an elderly man. As fate would have it, Khloe crossed paths with Henrik, the dashing yet ruthless mobster who sought to alter the course of her life. Despite Henrik’s cold exterior, he cherished Khloe like no other. He helped her take retribution from her tormentors and kept her from being bullied again.