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Luna lives with her husband, Darius, in a large house, alongside her in-laws and her sister-in-law. At first, their marriage was harmonious, filled with happiness. However, as time went by, after four years of marriage, Luna gave birth to their second child. The gap between the first and second child was only two years. As a young mother, Luna became busy taking care of her children and family, and she no longer paid attention to herself. Her weight kept increasing, and at that point, she had reached almost 200 kg. Luna, a beautiful woman with an enchanting face, had once been the perfect figure in the eyes of many men. With her ideal body and captivating smile, she was admired by many. She came from a wealthy family, enjoying all the comforts of life. However, for the sake of marrying Darius, she left everything behind-her family and the luxurious life she once had. However, life with Darius turned out to be far from what she had imagined. Her once-loving husband now often ignored her and even mocked her appearance. Her sister-in-law, Bianca, was no better, frequently teasing and humiliating Luna. Meanwhile, Darius spent more and more time with another woman, including his ex-lover, which was fully supported by his family. This situation pushed Luna deeper into despair. On one hand, she felt trapped in a marriage full of lies and betrayal. On the other hand, she felt like she had no choice. Darius's family, who she had once hoped to accept, had now become a source of suffering that was becoming harder to bear. At her lowest point, Luna had to face the harsh truth that her happiness no longer existed within the marriage she had fought for. At this breaking point, Luna had to decide-would she continue to endure a marriage full of pain, or would she rise up and find a way out, even if it meant leaving everything behind?
The mirror didn't lie. It never had.
Luna stared at her reflection in silence, her breath catching as her fingers grazed the edge of her swollen face. Her once-sculpted jawline had long since disappeared beneath soft folds of exhaustion and time. Her eyes, once wide and filled with dreams, now looked hollow-dimmed by sleepless nights, relentless cries, and the weight of invisible burdens.
She used to be beautiful. Not just in the eyes of strangers, but in the way she moved, the way she laughed, the way she dared to dream. She was the daughter of a respected businessman, a woman who once wore designer dresses and stiletto heels without a second thought. Luna had lived in a world of luxury and ease, her life framed by chandeliers, brunches, and soft jazz on Sunday mornings.
And yet, here she stood-barefoot in a kitchen that smelled like old formula and burnt toast, dressed in faded pajamas that clung tightly to her body. Two children slept in the room behind her, their soft breathing the only sound that reminded her she still had a purpose in this world. They were her everything.
But he wasn't.
Darius. Her husband. The man she had once believed would walk through fire for her, now couldn't even bother to hold the door open. Once, he had whispered promises against her skin and made her feel like the center of the universe. Now, he barely looked at her. His eyes, once filled with passion, now held disdain. Indifference. Sometimes even disgust.
The change had been slow. It began after the birth of their first child, but became undeniable after the second. Luna's body changed-of course it did. Pregnancy had taken its toll. Her hips widened, her belly stretched, her skin marked with the lines of creation. But instead of admiration, instead of gratitude, she was met with silence... and later, cruel remarks.
"You used to care about how you looked," he said once, not even glancing up from his phone.
"I don't have time to care," she had answered quietly.
He shrugged. "Make time."
She tried. For months, she tried. Diets. Workouts. Tightening clothes around a body that no longer fit the mold. But every effort was met with mockery-not just from Darius, but from Bianca, his sister, who never missed a moment to sneer at Luna's weight or compare her to other women.
"Men don't stay faithful to whales," Bianca said once, sipping her wine like it was holy water.
The words hit like stones. But the worst came weeks later.
It was midnight when Darius stumbled home, smelling of expensive perfume that wasn't hers. Lipstick stained the collar of his shirt. He didn't even hide it. He just dropped his keys on the counter, muttered something about being tired, and walked past her like she was invisible.
The next morning, Luna asked him, trembling, "Was it her?"
He didn't answer at first. Just stared at his coffee.
"Alessia?" she pressed.
He looked up slowly. "What difference does it make?"
And just like that, she knew. The woman from his past. The one he said meant nothing. She was back-and this time, welcomed by his family. Supported. Encouraged.
"I'm the mother of your children," Luna whispered.
"You're a burden," he replied flatly. "You're not the woman I married."
No. She wasn't. The woman he married was vibrant, slim, glowing. That woman had dreams. This woman-Luna-was exhausted. Bruised. Still bleeding silently from sacrifices no one ever acknowledged.
She had given up everything for Darius. Her wealth. Her family. Her pride. Her father had warned her. So had her sister. "You don't know what you're doing," they had said. "He wants your beauty, not your soul."
But she hadn't listened. Because when Darius looked at her back then, it felt like magic. It felt like forever.
Now it just felt like a curse.
Luna sank into the kitchen chair, pressing her palms against her eyes. The tears came, slow and hot. She hated herself for crying. She hated that she still cared. She hated the silence between them, the absence of love that echoed louder than any scream.
And worst of all, she hated the version of herself she had become.
Not because she had gained weight. Not because she had stopped wearing makeup. But because she had let them break her spirit, piece by piece.
She didn't recognize herself anymore.
A sudden sound broke her thoughts-the soft whimper of her youngest child from the bedroom. Luna stood quickly, wiping her cheeks. No matter how broken she felt, her children would never see her fall apart. She would protect them from this rot, even if it consumed her whole.
As she cradled her baby in her arms, swaying gently, she whispered promises into the soft curls of his head.
"You are worth every sacrifice," she murmured. "You are not the reason I'm lost. You are the reason I'll find myself again."
And maybe... just maybe... she would.
But tonight, as the house fell silent and her husband lay beside her facing the other way, Luna stared into the darkness with one truth burning in her chest-
This wasn't love.
And it never would be again.
Alesia, 23, was overwhelmed with a deep dilemma when her gynecologist told her that her womb was less fertile. That news became the reason her husband, Kaelan, 28, used to justify marrying another woman- claiming it was solely to have children. The other woman? Ziva, his ex-girlfriend and the daughter of his mother-in-law's close friend. So what choice did Alesia make? Did she agree to a polygamous marriage-or choose divorce?
Elena, once a pampered heiress, suddenly lost everything when the real daughter framed her, her fiancé ridiculed her, and her adoptive parents threw her out. They all wanted to see her fall. But Elena unveiled her true identity: the heiress of a massive fortune, famed hacker, top jewelry designer, secret author, and gifted doctor. Horrified by her glorious comeback, her adoptive parents demanded half her newfound wealth. Elena exposed their cruelty and refused. Her ex pleaded for a second chance, but she scoffed, “Do you think you deserve it?” Then a powerful magnate gently proposed, “Marry me?”
Rena got into an entanglement with a big shot when she was drunk one night. She needed Waylen's help while he was drawn to her youthful beauty. As such, what was supposed to be a one-night stand progressed into something serious. All was well until Rena discovered that Waylen's heart belonged to another woman. When his first love returned, he stopped coming home, leaving Rena all alone for many nights. She put up with it until she received a check and farewell note one day. Contrary to how Waylen expected her to react, Rena had a smile on her face as she bid him farewell. "It was fun while it lasted, Waylen. May our paths never cross. Have a nice life." But as fate would have it, their paths crossed again. This time, Rena had another man by her side. Waylen's eyes burned with jealousy. He spat, "How the hell did you move on? I thought you loved only me!" "Keyword, loved!" Rena flipped her hair back and retorted, "There are plenty of fish in the sea, Waylen. Besides, you were the one who asked for a breakup. Now, if you want to date me, you have to wait in line." The next day, Rena received a credit alert of billions and a diamond ring. Waylen appeared again, got down on one knee, and uttered, "May I cut in line, Rena? I still want you."
When Zora was sick during the early days of her pregnancy, Ezrah was with his first love, Piper. When Zora got into an accident and called Ezrah, he said he was busy, when in actual fact, he was buying shoes for Piper. Zora lost her baby because of the accident, and throughout her stay at the hospital, Ezrah never showed up. She already knew that he didn't love her, but that was the last straw for the camel's back, and her fragile heart could not take it anymore. When Ezrah arrived home a few days after Zora was discharged from the hospital, he no longer met the woman who always greeted him with a smile and cared for him. Zora stood at the top of the stairs and yelled with a cold expression, "Good news, Ezrah! Our baby died in a car accident. There is nothing between us anymore, so let's get a divorce." The man who claimed not to have any feelings for Zora, being cold and distant towards her, and having asked her for a divorce twice, instantly panicked.
Allison fell in love with Ethan Iversen, the soon-to-be Alpha of the Moonlight Crown pack. She always wanted him to notice her. Meanwhile, Ethan was an arrogant Alpha who thought a weak Omega could not be his companion. Ethan's cousin, Ryan Iversen, who came back from abroad and was the actual heir of the pack, never tried to get the position nor did he show any interest in it. He was a popular playboy Alpha but when he came back to the pack, one thing captured his eyes and that was Allison.
Janice, the long-forgotten legitimate heiress, made her way back to her family, pouring her heart into winning their hearts. Yet, she had to relinquish her very identity, her academic credentials, and her creative works to her foster sister. In return for her sacrifices, she found no warmth, only deeper neglect. Resolute, Janice vowed to cut off all emotional bonds. Transformed, she now stood as a master of martial arts, adept in eight languages, an esteemed medical expert, and a celebrated designer. With newfound resolve, she declared, "From this day forward, no one in this family shall cross me."
Rose looked at the reports in her hand and was in shock... The reports said that she was one month pregnant, however, how can she get pregnant when she didn't have any man in her life... "Was it because of that dream? Could I get pregnant because I have sex in my dream?" She thought... She didn't have any mental problems, however, except for this she can't able to think about anything... However, she still didn't get out of her surprise when she met the man in her dream... Kevin Davis looked at the reports in her hand and asked, "Is this child mine?" However, Rose didn't answer but asked... "Was that night not a dream?" Kevin was angry because it was his first time and she thinks it was a dream... Kevin forced her to marry him however, Rose didn't want it... She wanted to abort the child but he didn't let her... In the end... Rose agreed to marry him... She looked at Kevin's blue eyes and said, "I will marry you, however, I had two conditions..." "First, after marriage, you can't control my freedom, I still had the right to do whatever I want. Don't worry I won't harm the child." "Second, if I ever found out that you had cheated behind my back then I will leave with my child and you can't stop me..." Both of them got married... However, after she falls in love with him... She found there are hidden secrets in his past...