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The Alpha's Hidden Lover

The Alpha's Hidden Lover

Clyde Aldric would have ascended his throne as the CEO of his family's billion dollars company if it weren't for a Beta falling into his arms begging for a help. Born to a distinguished elite Alpha family as the only surviving male heir, the grave mistake he committed that night with a Beta earned him nothing but a great danger to his own future… However, amidst his hazy vision Clyde found that he wasn't taking any ordinary person to his bed... That golden hair and honey-like eyes…. They sparked the flame of rebellion within his heart! With enemies lurking in the dark trying to prevent him from inheriting the Falcon throne, it wasn't time for him to play around. He should be looking for a powerful Alpha female as a mate, but why couldn't he forget that Beta? His sweet smell, his burning skin, his anger, his dangerous mind... Clyde wanted it all! Now that there’s no going back for everything that happened between them, would he risk his life and everything to keep the fire that continued to burn his passion? *** Ryley was wrong to think that being kind and forgiving would ensure his safety in the modeling world. His sister called him out of the blue, the blond agreed to have a dinner with her thinking it would be a sweet family reunion. But who would have thought that he would find himself waking up in a strange hotel room with all his limbs going numb and someone he didn't know climbing on him! Ryley struggled to escape, and once he managed to get past the door, he unknowingly fell into an Alpha's embrace. All he could remember from that time was how fate pushed them into a bittersweet journey to reveal the truth... He had a secret about his real identity that he had to guard tight especially from Alphas, yet he needed that Alpha to get back at people who hurt him. What should he do? *** Tags: Action, Drama, Revenge, Conspiracy, Mystery, Superpower Get ready to be entangled in the threads of conspiracy, intrigues and betrayals, also a journey of two mortal enemies trying to fight the dire fate that the world forced upon them! [Warning: Mature content 18+, BL, Omegaverse/ 4-verse] *** Join my discord server: https://discord.gg/JU3XsnJzpS *Thank you for reading!*
LGBT+
1277 Chs
A Slave To My Vengeful Lover

A Slave To My Vengeful Lover

[Warning: This noval features Mature Content] She wanted love, but he wanted revenge! "Okay.., Thanks for saving me.." (I said, and turned around to leave his room) Mark: "It's better, If You Remove Your Undergarments".. (A sudden shrill electrified my body when I heard those words. I turn around to look at him. He is just doing his work on his laptop very casually. I didn't respond and turn to reach the door.) Mark: "Your wound will heal soon, so..." Anna: "Okay..." (What I just say? Did I actually agree to remove my undergarments? It's embarrassed me. I just rush out of his room in a hurry, but when I unintentionally imagine his words, my heart starts racing.) _________ Anna is devastated when her best friend Ria dies mysteriously. Whereas Mark, who is Ria's older brother wants to find the culprits, who are responsible for Ria's death.... Both Anna and Mark teams up to find the facts regarding Ria's case but they don't know that they fall in love to eachother... They feel like they can't live without eachother... On one fine day, both of them confess their love to eachother and their relationship leads to marriage... However, there are secrets behind Ria's death that will threaten the fragile romance blossoming between Anna and Mark and it leads Anna to be his slave... Mark wants to take strong revenge on Anna by entering into Slave aggrement... But Anna always trusts that love always Wins over revenge, so she always enjoys his sexual intense punishments out of love towards him... But to his surprise, he starts to find himself falling in love with Anna again. Revenge Wins? or Love Wins..? No matter how many fights you may get into, if you truly love someone it should never matter in the end... Love Always Blossom... Follow the book for further details... Hope you will enjoy it... _______ In the first 100 chapters Mark behaviour is a kind of Pervert and tease Anna in all possible ways... After 100 chapters, he realised his love towards her and started giving values to her wishes, He replaced Anna's nightmares with dreams, Anna's worries with happiness, and her fears with love... (Just bear his pervert behaviour of first 100 chapters and see how he will change step by step towards Anna...) _______ Anna's wish: I wish to wake up everyday to the feel of your breath on my neck... The warmth of your lips on my skin... The sound of your heart beating with mine... ---------- Once, you were my salvation My light My peace Now, you are my prison My captor My king Your once warm eyes, Are now, cold as ice... You once took my heart in both hands, Calling me the finest in all the lands... But now your stone cold, dagger-like stare, Makes me want to run away like a startled hare I’m no pet to be kept, No exotic beast to be bound... Even with all this rage against you that I hold, What am I to do except do as I am told... {By SOL (beloved reader)} ----------- Special Thanks to my content editor, ISLINDA, Who supported me in all the possible ways... I am blessed to find you as my CE... and as always a special thanks to Webnoval for giving me such a Great platform by pooling of readers and authors... And a special Thanks to my beloved readers for supporting... And a special Thanks to the co authors who always supported me and teach me many lessons... _______ Join Anna and Mark in there sweet Revenge journey of Love and compassion... Please buy me a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/annamark
Teen
751 Chs
After a Contractual Marriage, Little Taotie Went Viral!

After a Contractual Marriage, Little Taotie Went Viral!

The last Taotie in the world, Qin Yun— Due to getting drunk and flirting with the Pixiu Pei Yan at a banquet in the Heavenly Court, she was sent to the Lower Realm by the Jade Emperor as punishment for disrupting the feast. She turned from a noble little Taotie in Heaven into a cannon fodder female supporting character in the Mortal World... During a reality show, while other artists were seriously completing tasks, Qin Yun ate her way through the entire program, turning herself into a program anomaly. When filming a drama, she ate all the props from the crew, was chased by the director to compensate, and when she opened her small mouth, claiming that our drama will be a hit, and it indeed became a massive success. She became known in the circle as having a 'Golden Mouth, Saying Jade'. Every day her assistant reminded her to eat less, that gaining weight wouldn't look good on camera. Qin Yun turned around and started a live broadcast, activating eatcasting mode, and was even invited to participate in food programs? The most infuriating thing was, while other celebrities starved themselves to dream of eating meat to lose weight, Qin Yun never gained weight no matter how much she ate! She munched her way from being an obscure black-listed artist to the top tier. One day, the head of the Tang Family happened to see her eating broadcast video, recognizing her as his biological daughter. After verification, the entire Tang Family came to acknowledge her, wishing they could compensate her for all the twenty years of neglect. Later, Qin Yun was photographed staying overnight at Pei Yan's house, suspected of making their relationship public. The entire Tang Family appeared to refute the rumors: "All rumors!" While everyone was shocked by Qin Yun's identity, a diligent fan also discovered from a live broadcast that in the glass behind Qin Yun, there was a person sitting not far away working, eventually verified to be the movie emperor Pei Yan. Pei Yan: @Qin Yun Let me introduce, this is my wife. Qin Yun: @Pei Yan This is my caretaker.
Urban
621 Chs
The President's Lover is a Fighter

The President's Lover is a Fighter

[COMPLETED] "Andy, I love you so much." The man said while taking a breather after a long kiss. Andrea closed her eyes and held his face giving him small kisses before answering. "I love you too." "Babe, I know I said I'd wait till we get married, but… - " "Shhh…" She interrupted him and teasingly bit her lip before smiling. She gave him another set of kisses before finally adding, "I never asked you to wait… I want you too…" *** "Andy, tell me about your family? What have you been up to before we met?" Andrea's head was leaning against his torso thinking of what to say to him. She was suddenly silent and began sorting through a pile of secrets in her head, trying to decide where to start. She then turned to the side and hugged him tightly. "Andy?" "Sometimes, I wonder if I am that really important to you." *** BANG! BANG! Lu Fang closed his eyes anticipating pain to follow but as he opened his eyelids, he felt nothing. “Andy! Andy!” He screamed at the top of his lungs when he realized it was Andrea and not him who received the bullets and fell off the cliff. **** Inside a private facility, a woman woke up from a coma and the first thing she did was to call her sister. “I want you to arrange a marriage for me. Marry me off to the CEO of Lu-Wei Enterprises, Lu Fang.” **** Andrea Li was heartbroken and left her foster family. Since then, she commissioned herself as a bodyguard, hoping to forget her failed relationship while preserving her combative skills. By accident, she met Lu Fang, the CEO of Lu-Wei Enterprises, and the same man she was meant to protect. In order to keep him safe, she got caught in a pretended relationship until both their feelings turned real. As they got closer to the truth behind his assassination attempts, Lu Fang and his family speculated on Andrea’s identity. What secrets does Andrea have? Will Lu Fang Accept her dark past? I hope you stay with me on this romantic journey as we unravel the mysteries of Andrea’s life and put Lu Fang’s love to the test. *** WARNING: This novel contains content of a very adult nature. If you are easily offended or are under the age of 18, you may opt to skip this. *** I have three covers, the animated one is mine, made with love while the picture is from yanalya of freepick.com, and one is a licensed photo I bought. Join me on my server: https://discord.gg/mGDZ6aH IG: https://www.instagram.com/authorlilhyz/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/LiLhyzwithlove
Urban
606 Chs
Tricking My Cold Lover

Tricking My Cold Lover

He hated working with women. She turned herself gay so she can keep her job. They wound up finding themselves in a hilarious misunderstanding, preventing them from telling their true heart’s yearning. **** “I don’t like women directly reporting to me!” He yelled at her after learning he would be working with a mere woman. Xia Yanmei replied, “I understand how you don’t like women and I support you wholeheartedly.” “Are you a lunatic? I just said I detest women!” Anton Yeong repeated himself, already agitated. His brows were drawn together while his eyes were like a laser, ready to pierce a hole through her body. “Oh, you were referring to me? I’m sorry. Sometimes, I forget. I am actually a woman… The truth is, I am a man trapped in a woman’s body!” That was all she could think of to secure his trust. In order to keep her job and remain away from her father’s pestering, she tricked the cold and powerful Anton Yeong in more ways than one. It was from that moment that he was willing to give her a chance, and it was because she turned herself into gay that she kept living a lie... only to regret it after falling for his unorthodox approach. ***** “Can you pretend to be my girlfriend?“ Said the icy man wearing her silk robe. The man before her was none other than Anton Yeong, the CEO of JKW Investments and Yeong Guns and Ammos Corporation. Belonging to one of the wealthiest families in Korea, many women wished to be wed to this indifferent man, but he chose to make her his fake lover. ***** Yanmei knew her lover was angry with her. She came out of the bathroom, revealing her sexiness. She brushed her hair with her fingers before biting her lip and placing both her hands on her waist. "Are - you - still - angry with me?" Like a lingerie model, Yanmei raised one of her legs while looking seductively at Anton. She bit her lip again and asked, "Are you still... angry with me?" Yanmei traced her legs with both her hands, slowly gliding them from her thighs, up to her silky smooth behind. Her hands resumed to soar up her waist and then cupping her breasts from under the thin layer of a torn shirt. Letting out a seductive sigh, she asked, "Could you really dare to be angry with me?" ***** Join me as I tell this romantic comedy through this book and hope that you will love it the same way as my first novel. ***** WARNING: This novel contains content of a very adult nature. If you are easily offended or are under the age of 18, you may opt to skip this. I have two covers, one is a bought licensed picture. The other is a photo by Sergio Souza of Unsplash. If you prefer a novel that is naughty with both action and lots of love (smuts included), you may go for The President's Lover is a Fighter. The story has already ended, so you won't end up in a cliffhanger. Join me on my server: https://discord.gg/mGDZ6aH IG: https://www.instagram.com/authorlilhyz/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/LiLhyzwithlove
Urban
587 Chs
His Contractual Mistress

His Contractual Mistress

“Darling, you are the moon that gave light in my darkest times.” She gave up finding a man who could make her heart skip a beat and fall in love; Hailey Hillson accepted her best friend’s marriage proposal but then changed her mind after hearing another woman say she couldn’t please a man in bed. When it was just a week away from their wedding day, Bryan got back together with his ex-girlfriend Eva Lan. Hailey broke up with Bryan and called off their wedding. But then, she discovered an interesting fact about Eva Lan—she is married. ‘Did her husband know she was cheating on him?’ * After the heartbreak, Hailey focused on completing her LIFE PROJECT. To achieve it, she went overseas, where she came across Vincent Lopez Shen, the CEO of Shen Group Construction Firm, who later offered her a contract to pretend as his mistress to get his wife's attention. As she also had an ulterior motive, she signed the contract without thinking twice. However... What will happen after she lives with Vincent Shen under one roof when he is Eva’s husband—the woman who destroyed her relationship with Bryan? Will Vincent find out her secret regarding her true identity? Would she find out the secret Vincent keeps that is related to her? EXCERPT: “Miss Eva Lan, why won’t you sign the divorce papers if you are happy with someone’s fiancé’s bed?” Glancing at her with disbelief, Bryan turned his head to the woman inside his arm; he asked, “What the hell is this, Eva?” Hailey cut in. “Oh, you didn’t know Miss Lan is a married woman, my dear ex-fiance?” Her words are a bomb to Bryan. “You shut up! Don’t believe her, Bryan! She is just jealous of me because you love me over her!” Hailey scoffed, a playful smile playing on her lips; before she could spout another word, the woman in front of her paled like a ghost. “Vincent, what are you doing here?” Horror, panic, and shock linger on her face to see her husband appear out of nowhere and his arms wrapped around the girl’s waist. Vince shoots a cold glare at his wife, and he feels no familiarity between them. He withdrew his gaze from the two people before them. He turned his head to the woman standing next to him, he looked at her with tenderness in his eyes, and with a loving tone, he asked her, “Darling, who upsets you? Tell me, and I will remove them from your sight in an instant.” Hailey lifted her chin. As her eyes flickered, her cheeks were flushing scarlet red. Coquettishly, she whispered in Vincent's ear, “Darling, Miss Lan bullied me. She said I couldn’t satisfy a man in bed. She told me I didn’t know how to… do that….” Vincent contorted the corners of his mouth and beamed. “That’s interesting.” “What do you mean by that?” she pouted. “What I am trying to say is… You are a fast learner, and all you need is the right partner.” * * * ~Be ready for many twists ~Novel was ENDING at Chapter 400. WARNING: ~Volume 4 and Volume 5 (from chap 401) are a preparation for the Book Sequel (Somewhere Trapped In Time: I Love You Through Eternity) and have different courses of their story so it was a risk if you go beyond 401 and haven't read My Stubborn Mistress. Insta: instagram.com/eliseelleneth/ Discord: Elise_Elleneth#8761 D-Server: https://discord.gg/8Uq28ef The book cover is created by me using Designer (Microsoft).
Urban
575 Chs
Su Amante Contractual

Su Amante Contractual

“Querida, eres la luna que me iluminó en mis momentos más oscuros”. Ella había renunciado a encontrar un hombre que le acelerara el corazón y la enamorara; Hailey Hillson aceptó la propuesta de matrimonio de su mejor amigo, pero luego cambió de opinión tras oír a otra mujer decir que no podía complacer a un hombre en la cama. Cuando solo faltaba una semana para el día de su boda, Bryan volvió con su exnovia Eva Lan. Hailey rompió con Bryan y canceló su boda. Pero entonces, descubrió un dato interesante sobre Eva Lan: está casada. “¿Sabrá su marido que le está siendo infiel?”. * Tras el desengaño amoroso, Hailey se centró en completar su PROYECTO DE VIDA. Para lograrlo, se fue al extranjero, donde se encontró con Vincent Lopez Shen, el CEO de la constructora Shen Group, quien más tarde le ofreció un contrato para fingir ser su amante y así llamar la atención de su esposa. Como ella también tenía un motivo oculto, firmó el contrato sin pensarlo dos veces. Sin embargo... ¿Qué pasará cuando viva con Vincent Shen bajo el mismo techo, siendo él el marido de Eva, la mujer que destruyó su relación con Bryan? ¿Descubrirá Vincent su secreto sobre su verdadera identidad? ¿Descubrirá ella el secreto que Vincent guarda y que está relacionado con ella? FRAGMENTO: “Señorita Eva Lan, ¿por qué no firma los papeles del divorcio si es tan feliz en la cama del prometido de otra persona?”. Mirándola con incredulidad, Bryan giró la cabeza hacia la mujer que tenía en sus brazos; preguntó: “¿Qué demonios es esto, Eva?”. Hailey interrumpió. “Oh, ¿no sabías que la Señorita Lan es una mujer casada, mi querido ex-prometido?”. Sus palabras fueron una bomba para Bryan. “¡Tú, cállate! ¡No la creas, Bryan! ¡Solo está celosa de mí porque me quieres a mí más que a ella!”. Hailey se burló, con una sonrisa juguetona en los labios; antes de que pudiera decir otra palabra, la mujer frente a ella palideció como un fantasma. “Vincent, ¿qué haces aquí?”. El horror, el pánico y la conmoción se reflejaron en su rostro al ver a su marido aparecer de la nada con los brazos rodeando la cintura de la chica. Vince le lanzó una mirada gélida a su esposa, y no sintió ninguna familiaridad entre ellos. Apartó la mirada de las dos personas que tenía delante. Giró la cabeza hacia la mujer que estaba a su lado, la miró con ternura en los ojos y, con un tono cariñoso, le preguntó: “Querida, ¿quién te ha molestado? Dímelo, y los haré desaparecer de tu vista en un instante”. Hailey levantó la barbilla. Mientras sus ojos parpadeaban, sus mejillas se sonrojaron de un rojo escarlata. Coquetamente, le susurró al oído a Vincent: “Querida, la Señorita Lan me ha intimidado. Dijo que no podía satisfacer a un hombre en la cama. Me dijo que no sabía cómo... hacer eso...”. Vincent torció las comisuras de sus labios y sonrió. “Eso es interesante”. “¿Qué quieres decir con eso?”, hizo un puchero. “Lo que intento decir es... que aprendes rápido, y todo lo que necesitas es el compañero adecuado”. * * * ~Prepárate para muchos giros inesperados ~La novela TERMINABA en el capítulo 400.
Urbano
575 Chs
Contractual Love
The recommended novels related to CEO Leng were " Master Leng, Get Your Marriage Certificate " and " Mr. Leng, Let's Get Our Marriage Certificate ". These two novels were both modern romance novels about wealthy families. They described the complicated emotional entanglement between the female lead and CEO Leng.
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2025-01-03 02:46
Contractual Marriage
" Contractual Marriage " was a Korean drama that told the story of people who formed a family through contracts. This kind of marriage was formed through certain agreements. It could be temporary or long-term. Contractual marriage had become a popular theme in Korean dramas, and many works used it as the basis for the plot. The characters in these dramas used contractual marriages to solve various problems, such as revenge, interests, fame, and so on. Contractual marriage was portrayed as a special form of marriage in Korean dramas, which included elements of romance, comedy, and fantasy. This kind of theme was very popular among young audiences and had a certain impact on their views on marriage. Although contractual marriage was romantically portrayed in Korean dramas, it might not be a suitable choice for everyone in real life.
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2025-01-10 23:50
Contractual Divorce
I recommend " Rebirth Contractual Marriage ", a modern romance novel written by Yongxin V. After the kind disabled girl was reborn, she faced a contractual marriage. Her husband's attitude changed. There were also mistresses, childhood sweethearts, and old lovers who came to reconcile. The four-sided relationship was extremely exciting. 'Substitute Bride' was composed by Floating Duckweed. Two similar women, one missed the wedding because of her career, and the other married on her behalf. Ambiguity loomed between the two. The Days of Living Together with Mother-in-law was written by the witch of the sea. The relationship between the daughter-in-law of the post-80s generation, Xilei, and the mother-in-law of the post-50s generation, Fang Qiaozhen, was subtle. The son of the post-80s generation weighed the balance between them. The work analyzed the reasons for the failure of marriage caused by the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. Yi Qian's re-writing of the ancient saying in " Marriage of the World " was superb. The male and female protagonists, who had been married for generations, changed their way of getting along after their rebirth. Their feelings were delicate and delicate. The male protagonist was ordinary but empathetic. He was not naive and not pretentious. It was a rare and wonderful otaku story. There was also " Contract Wife, Don't Run ", a modern romance written by Gu Xiao Jiu. The male and female protagonists entered marriage for their own interests. After that, it was unknown whether they would fall in love or bid farewell. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
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2026-07-02 20:23
Contractual relationship novels
" Contractual Relationship " was a romance novel written by Lian Zhen. It had about 40,000 words and ten copies in total. The story took place on a lively night. Three female gamblers were engaged in a fierce battle in the living room. The main plot of the novel revolved around the contractual relationship, involving the study of emotional intelligence, interpersonal relationships, and psychological contracts. The novel also had some derivative works and reviews, but the specific content was not mentioned.
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2025-01-17 14:59
Contractual Marriage and Love
The following are a few recommended novels about contract marriage and love: The author of " Flash Marriage, CEO's Contracted Wife " was " Picking Flowers and Whisking Willows." This novel was about a CEO of a business empire and an ordinary woman who got married because of a contract. Their love story was both romantic and complicated. 2. " Rebirth Contractual Marriage ": This is a modern romance novel. The female protagonist is disabled. After her rebirth, she signed a three-year contract with her handsome husband. Other recommended novels included " Contractual Marriage " and " Contractual Couple ".
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2025-01-03 22:06
Contractual CEO Series
The following are the recommendations for a few contract CEO novels: " Finally My Turn to Fall in Love "," A Love Letter: The CEO's Contracted Lover "," The Iceberg CEO's Contracted Little Wife "," The Diamond Contract: The Emperor's Exclusive Sweet Wife "," The CEO's Sweet Wife "," The Wrong Marriage: The CEO's Contracted Wife ". These novels were all modern romance novels about wealthy families. The plot revolved around the contract and the love story between the CEO.
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2025-01-04 09:07
Is love a contractual relationship?
There were different opinions on whether love was a contractual relationship. In some ways, there were situations similar to contractual relationships. For example, the " love contract " among college students. Before a relationship was confirmed, some conditions were agreed upon, such as choosing a job," sacrificing oneself," breaking up, and other related matters. An engagement could even become a manifestation of this contract. It was also reflected in some movies and television works. For example, the protagonists in " 99 Days of Trial Marriage " were tied together because of a marriage contract. If they were not satisfied with the marriage contract, they could divorce and pay a high compensation. The " contractual marriage " in " Mr. Perfect and Miss Almost Perfect " was in the form of a contract. However, love itself was a complex emotion that included emotional input, mutual attraction, intimacy, commitment, and many other elements. It was not just a clear definition of rights and obligations emphasized by contractual relationships. Contractual relationships were more focused on binding both parties through rules and clauses. The emotional connection in love could not be completely measured by contracts. For example, the dedication, sacrifice, and unconditional trust in love often exceeded the scope of contractual relationships. Therefore, love couldn't simply be attributed to a contractual relationship.
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2026-01-17 00:55
Which novels told the story of the female protagonist transmigrating into a person named Wen Xueer and becoming a contractual lover with the male protagonist?
😋I recommend "Contractual Marriage: A Little Warm Wife" to you. After the female protagonist transmigrated into Wen Xueer's body, she became a contractual lover with the male protagonist. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~😗
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2024-09-17 14:23
From Lover to Lover
I recommend " The Love You Ordered Has Been Delivered ", a modern romance novel. Yan Cheng wrote about the entanglements in love, such as meeting a confidant at the wrong time, unrequited love between a tall woman and a low man. The characters included Cheng Fangyu, a 37-year-old female teacher, Gao Shiyuan, a 30-year-old poet who had a crush on her, and a group of supporting characters with different personalities. 'Since I've fallen in love with you, I won't let go' was not bad either. It was a romantic youth novel. Who else can I love but you? The male and female protagonists are entangled in love and hate. The male protagonist is cold and ruthless and is touched by the female protagonist. The fate of the heirs of the four major corporations is changed because of the female protagonist. " Lu Bu's Rebirth: The Collapsed World of the Late Han Dynasty " was a historical novel. The male protagonist Lu Bu was 30 years old, and there were many male supporting characters such as Zhang Liao. It was not a story of hegemony in official history. " A Happy Marriage " was a really good ancient romance novel. It was written in search of lost love. The female lead transmigrated into a concubine's daughter, the male lead was reborn, and the female lead relied on the skills of a psychiatrist to survive in ancient times. She and the male lead guarded against each other until they fell in love. The supporting roles were also very outstanding. If We Can Depend On Each Other, a modern romance novel. Ye Yini's creation, the female protagonist's love in her previous life was fruitless, and in this life, she was dressed as a child bride. It was a story about love and responsibility. <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
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2026-02-25 20:28
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