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I Became the Dragon Heir’s Fake Lover2026 · 20 eps0After a painful divorce, Claire is left penniless and homeless. She answers a nanny ad and marries cold billionaire Nathan for his lonely son Luca. Slowly, she heals the boy’s heart—and Nathan’s frozen soul. When her cruel ex begs her back, she chooses true love, becoming the cherished wife and mother they both need.Love Ends That Winter2026 · 20 eps0Scarlett’s life shattered five years ago when Ashton abandoned her amid a fake scandal. Rescued by Liam, she rebuilt herself. Now engaged to Liam, she returns only to face Ashton and his new girlfriend’s provocations. But Scarlett calmly exposes the old lies, leaving Ashton in regret while standing firm with the man who truly loves her. That winter’s love died; now only forever remains.TOO LATE! EIGHT ROYAL HEIRS STAND WITH HER2026 · 20 eps0Betrayed by her lover and fake sister, Winona was exiled to the wasteland eight years ago. She raised eight powerful royal beast heirs in despair. When her betrayers come to humiliate and kill her children, the calm outcast finally breaks silence. She unveils the kids’ noble bloodlines and vows to take brutal revenge on all who ruined her life.Daddy, You Don't Matter Anymore2026 · 20 eps0Aria accidentally uncovers her father’s secret affair and hidden child, only to be threatened and betrayed by him. Her gentle mother turns out to be a former finance elite who has secretly collected evidence of his embezzlement and asset transfer. She strikes back decisively, bringing down her cheating husband and his mistress. The mother and daughter break free and embrace independent new lives.She Went From Nobody to Royal Favorite2026 · 53 eps0In Radiant Pavilion, Pearl Walker faces court rivalry, shifting alliances, and palace rumors while growing closer to the Emperor and Sean Hunter. From battlefield sacrifice and royal ceremonies to family troubles and lively palace drama, Consort Grace wins respect through resilience, wit, and loyalty.They Stole My Daughter, So I Took Their Empire2026 · 20 eps0Selena discovers her husband and adopted sister’s betrayal, and learns her 18-year-raised son is not hers. Her real daughter has suffered abroad for years. She takes back her patents, teams up with her talented daughter, and crushes her husband’s empire to get justice for her girl.Rimson Blade & Withered Rose2026 · 20 eps0After a failed hit, a rogue assassin discovers her dying doppelgänger, Cecilia—a noble girl brutally betrayed by her treacherous family and fiancé. Swapping identities to hide, the assassin adopts Cecilia’s face and inherits her dying wish: vengeance.Doctor, Stop Flirting2026 · 21 eps0Mom forces me to see a doctor for being flat-chested. Shock—my doctor is my ex Ethan, a hot thoracic surgeon! Awkward exams, fiery banter, and old sparks fly. Family meddling, jealousy, and a health scare push us back together. Turns out, the heart he heals most is mine.Reborn Luna’s Vengeance2026 · 20 eps0Betrayed by her birth parents and half-sister Alice, Eva froze to death in exile after losing the Alpha’s bond. Reborn, she outwits her tormentors, exposes their vicious schemes, and wins Alpha Nathan’s heart and the title of Luna. But just as she finds peace, she uncovers a deadly secret: her father’s treason is tied to a vampire clan’s plot that could destroy the entire pack.The Secret Luna: Reborn to Destroy the Man I Once Loved2026 · 35 eps0cursed by the Moon, he lives as a man by day and a woman by night. Once ruined by Alpha heir Cassian’s love and betrayal, Seren now refuses to become his Luna and pushes him toward Elara. But Cassian’s wolf still wants Seren, while reckless Prince Kael discovers the truth and offers unexpected devotion. As royal politics, assassins, jealousy and old hatred collide, Seren must choose between revenge, freedom and the dangerous love that destroyed her once — before history repeats itself and claims everyone she loves again.I Gave the Divine Phoenix to My Rival2026 · 22 eps0Anna remembers everything: the Phoenix she raised, the girl who stole him, and the monsters that tore her apart while he abandoned her for Mia. Reborn before the pact is sealed, Anna refuses to die the same way twice. She lets Mia take the shining Phoenix—and claims the dying drake everyone laughs at. But that drake is Rurik, a black dragon with forbidden power, a vicious mouth, and a dangerous hunger for the woman who chose him.My Mate Dumped Me for a Fake Heiress2026 · 15 eps0Helena, the secret Lycan princess, has spent three years hiding her royal bloodline for love. Ready to reveal the truth and gift her mate August a fortune, she is instead betrayed: August rejects her for Eva, mocks her as a rogue, and shatters their bond. Humiliated but unbroken, Helena accepts a new fate with Adrian, the mysterious Alpha of Frostwind. At Sunset Manor, Eva steals Helena’s place as “princess” until Helena reveals the Lycan royal ring—but will anyone believe the real heir?Having abandoned me at Clerk's office, my ex regrets2026 · 15 eps0Three years ago, Beatrice was abandoned by her fiancé Noah at the Clerk’s Office. She then married billionaire Alexander in an arranged marriage. Years later, she returned pregnant, only to be humiliated by arrogant Noah. At a gala, Noah and his ex-wife Sophia hurt her and destroyed her precious bracelet. Alexander arrived, revealed her identity, took brutal revenge, and their long-hidden love finally came to light.The Two-Year Imposter2026 · 30 eps0Ethan was paid to impersonate his brother, Chase, and care for Chase's blind fiancée, Charlotte, leading to a deep romance between them. After she regained her sight, Ethan vanished, allowing Chase to maliciously take the credit. Three years later, Ethan returns as an investigative reporter to avenge his mother's tragic downfall. Charlotte instantly recognizes him, and together, they expose Chase and destroy the corrupt Caldwell family empire. Ultimately, justice is served, and the couple gets engaged.The Classified Queen's Revenge2026 · 30 eps0After six years in a Top-Secret Base, elite scientist Evelyn Mercer returns to find her daughter abused by her billionaire husband Adrian’s staff. Believing Evelyn is dead, Adrian tries to ruin her—unaware his empire exists only because of her classified status. With one call, Evelyn triggers a high-level intervention that dismantles his world in minutes. Reclaiming her child, she leaves the traitor behind for Noah, the man who truly knows her worth. From a top-secret shadow to a mother’s vengeance, Evelyn will destroy anyone who dares touch her child.The Siren’s Debt2026 · 20 eps0What if the curse was never the sister—but the village? What if the Siren was not the monster, but the victim? They sold her, killed her, and buried her in whalebone to contain her rage. But containment is not control. Now, the coffin shakes, the sea boils, and the dead rise. I have her conch, her trust, and a choice: save the guilty… or avenge the innocent.Bitter Roots, Sweet Blooms2026 · 50 eps0After surviving years of brutal abuse in a dungeon, a former noblewoman discards her identity to become a healer. She opens a sanctuary to heal and train women discarded by society, proving that while the flesh is fragile, the spirit is unbreakable. When her past returns seeking atonement, she must protect her new life and ensure that no girl ever has to suffer in the dark again.Mr. CEO, Sign the Divorce Papers2026 · 27 eps0Scarlett, heiress of New York's elite Beaumont family, discovers her husband Adrian's affair with his secretary Ivy, who even stamps a humiliating mark on her face—with Adrian's complicity. Scarlett decisively freezes Adrian's shares and divorces him, leaving him with nothing. Stripped of wealth and status, Adrian's life crumbles as Ivy abandons him and their sick child to chase richer men, leaving him consumed by regret far too late.Kneel, Alpha: I Am The True Lycan Queen2026 · 19 eps0Elara lived quietly as a humble mother to protect her daughter, Lyra. But when her cheating mate, Alpha Kael, and his arrogant mistress publicly humiliated them at the Cub Trial—using Elara's own money to steal Lyra's prize—they made a fatal mistake. Kael thought he was the all-powerful ruler of the Blackstone Territory. He didn't know he was merely a puppet. The true master of the wealth, the power, and the bloodline is Elara, the reigning Lycan Queen. Now, the Queen is done hiding, and her revenge will leave them with absolutely nothing.The Divorced Lycan Princess2026 · 15 eps0Princess Helena of the Lycans hid her identity and fell in love with August, the Alpha of an ordinary wolf pack. She was betrayed by August’s infidelity, and their mate bond was dissolved. Heartbroken, she was helped out by Adrian, the Alpha of the Frostwind Pack—the wealthiest pack in the kingdom. They unexpectedly formed a mate bond and reached a contract marriage. Neither of them knew the other’s true identity, resulting in an absurdly amusing romance. Eva and August foolishly offended them at the charity gala. When they learned Helena was the Lycan Princess, they were filled with remorse and paid a heavy price.My Death, My Gift to Mommy2026 · 15 eps0At four, my brother drowned. Mommy has hated me ever since. She forced me into boy’s clothes, fed me Wolfsbane—just to live as Felix’s shadow. Now she’s pregnant with a boy. I finally swallow the poison and drift away. But no one sees me die… until she holds my cold body.Too Late to Say I’m Sorry2026 · 20 eps0Abandoned in a freezing desert blizzard with her dying 3-year-old daughter by her heartless husband, Quinn Grant unleashes the dark power of her mafia family. She burns down his empire one by one, but his final desperate act will push her to the edge of no return.The Alpha Lost Me in the Timeline He Remembered2026 · 20 eps0On Christmas Day, a broken Serena Vale receives an impossible video call from her younger self. Five years of betrayal, abuse, and stolen freedom can still be erased—if the girl she used to be walks away from Alpha Charlie Blackthorn. But when the timeline changes, Charlie remembers everything he did. As Serena rebuilds her career, protects her father, and meets a better Alpha, her cruelest revenge is not destruction. It is freedom.From Wolfless Princess to Alpha Heir2026 · 26 eps0Ivy was born a princess of Silver Harbour, but without a wolf, she became her family’s shame. Betrayed at the mate selection banquet, she is sent to Blackmoon and meets Alpha Kael, a feared ruler who treats her as his only mate. With his support, Ivy builds her own power in secret, breaks free from humiliation, awakens her wolf, and returns to claim the throne that was always hers.I Died, And My Torturer Went Insane2026 · 20 eps0I spent six years paying a debt I thought I owed. The man I loved sold me. Abused me. Broke me. Because my brother destroyed his family—or so I believed. Now I'm dead. But my torturer can't let me go. He found my diary. He's asking questions he never asked before. And the woman he killed for? She's hiding something behind every tear. He thinks he won. But the truth I took to my grave? It's about to pull him apart—one piece at a time.Six Years of Empty Marriage, Her Child Was Another's2026 · 20 eps0Arthur discovers that his wife Olivia lied about being asexual. She has an affair with a student, becomes pregnant, and steals his anti-cancer research results to benefit her lover. Arthur gathers evidence to expose their affair and academic fraud. The two are disgraced, turn on each other and die in prison. Arthur moves on and devotes himself to research for a new life.Pregnant with Eight Alpha Pups2026 · 20 eps0Elizabeth Carter, pregnant with eight wolf pups, is forced to dissolve her mate bond with Alpha Alexander Black and given £200 million. She flees New York for Miami, only to discover she’s the heiress to the powerful Carter Pack. After giving birth to eight healthy pups, Alexander tracks her down, confesses his love, and proves his devotion. Despite her hurt, his relentless pursuit and heartfelt actions eventually win her back. They reunite, raise their pups together, and hold a grand re-bonding ceremony—proving that true mate bonds, once blessed by the Moon Goddess, can never truly be broken.Dead Wrong2026 · 23 eps0Elena Walker spent five years in prison for her husband's murder — except he wasn't dead. Framed by the man she loved, abandoned by the daughter she nearly died to save, and hunted by a mother-in-law who wants her silenced for good, Elena emerges from the wreckage with one thing left: the truth on her phone and nothing left to lose.Three Alphas, One Dead Sister2026 · 20 eps0Betrayed by her three ruthless Alpha brothers and cruel fiancé, Seraphina embraces death to escape endless torment. She returns to the real world with a $10 billion reward, but the nightmare isn’t over. Forced to swap identities with her enemy, she’s dragged back to Ironspire—where someone can smell her true soul.The Truth About the April Fool's Divorce2026 · 19 eps0Scarlett once entered two sham marriages to help her childhood friends Sean and Chris. When she marries Ethan for love, she overhears him plotting with Sean and Chris to trick her into a fake divorce on April Fools' Day for his step-sister Wendy. Heartbroken but calm, Scarlett signs the papers immediately, then marries Felix and starts a new family. In the end, Ethan, Sean and Chris lose their careers and fortunes, while Wendy flees with their remaining money, leaving Scarlett to live a happy life with her new husband and child.Auctioned Bride2026 · 22 eps0At the auction, Ivy Blackwood is brutally betrayed by her fiancé Sebastian and best friend Jessica, who publicly humiliate her. She defiantly auctions her engagement contract, and a mysterious billionaire Alexander Thorne makes an unlimited bid to rescue her. Together they exact revenge, and a fated love blossoms as they build a new life.Toxic Mate: Divorcing the Future Wolf King2026 · 20 eps0My Alpha husband spent 6 months feeding me 'vitamins' to strengthen my human body. Today, on our 8th anniversary, I tested them in my own lab. The purity of the lethal wolf-poison was 99.8%. He thought I was just a weak human wife. He didn't know I own the pharmaceutical empire he’s trying to steal. Time to reject my Mate.The Phoenix's Revenge2026 · 20 eps0Seraphina, a phoenix woman, and her three-year-old daughter are abandoned on a frozen route by her husband Cassian. When their daughter falls critically ill, he refuses to pay for treatment. At her lowest, her secretly wealthy father rescues them. She fakes her death, ruins Cassian’s family empire, and starts a new life with her daughter, leaving him in regret.Your Mistress, My Man2026 · 20 eps0On the eve of her wedding to mafia don Nico Bellini, Seraphina catches him cheating. When Nico abandons the wedding for his mistress, she marries his arch-enemy Caspian de Luca instead. Revealing she controls Nico's entire empire, she destroys him and finally finds love with Caspian, who has waited 15 years for her.Ten Stolen Years: Escaping My Toxic Family2026 · 24 eps0After being framed for a fatal bridge collapse by his ex-wife Celestine and her fiancé Lucien, Adrian Vale served ten years in prison. He hid in a small town to start over, yet Celestine found him and destroyed his peaceful life. Left to die in a river, he was rescued by his childhood friend Yvonne. As the truth emerged, Adrian chose to bury his past and embrace a quiet new life with Yvonne.Born of Moon, Cursed by Blood2026 · 16 eps0Born of moon, cursed by blood.First life: Mara birthed her, cut her tongue, stabbed her eyes, threw her into a slave pit. She died a monster. Only Lovina mourned her.Reborn inside Lovina's womb, she heals her mother. This time, love is her cradle.But Mara is reborn too, and wants her dead again.What Mara doesn't know: moonlight hides golden scales. A sword strikes the child's heart—curse breaks. A golden dragon rises.Born of moon, cursed by blood, she returns with the sky.Verity's Lie2026 · 16 eps0From birth, Stella is forced to wear a "Verity Band"—green for truth, red for lies. Her mother blindly trusts the device, brutally punishing Stella whenever fear or pain makes her heart race and the light flash red. Meanwhile, her sister Emma's band always shines green—it's just a cheap toy. Ultimately, Stella is starved and tortured to death. After death, she is reborn as Grace, growing up in a loving, trusting family. She heals her trauma, learns what genuine honesty means, and finally breaks free from the nightmare of false accusations and conditional love.He Killed My Pack. I Stole His Heart2026 · 21 eps0Ten years ago, Alpha Sebastian slaughtered Celestine’s entire pack and left one little wolf girl to die in the flames. But she survived. Now she’s back — reborn as Nightrose, the most irresistible woman in the kingdom. Beautiful. Untouchable. Deadly. Sebastian never realizes the woman he worships is the last survivor of the bloodline he destroyed. He falls first. Obsesses harder. Protects her like a queen. And while he plans the grandest mating ceremony in history… she plans his execution. She lets the Alpha love her. She lets him call her Luna. Then she burns his entire world to ashes.[Dubbed]The Scholarship Darling2026 · 70 eps0Olive, a poor scholarship student, enters an elite academy. Mocked? Bullied? No chance. Her straight-A grades and her friendly personality make her popular with all. Even the snarky, proud heir of the house she’s staying at doesn’t seem to dislike her as much anymore... until a new scholarship student arrives and shatters her peaceful life.Lady of Her Own Fate2026 · 52 eps0After her son pushes her into a fire, Eleanor Verity is reborn and vows revenge. With the Empress Dowager’s support, she dismantles the Weston Family, exposes her husband’s mistress, and fights for her freedom. Eleanor rises from wronged wife to Grand Princess as the Westons crumble. But what happens when her final enemy is her own blood?Lycan Princess Marries Her Nemesis2026 · 51 eps0Aria Kingsley, the Lycan princess of the Silvermoon Kingdom, once gave her husband Alaric everything. On their tenth anniversary, he repaid her with a dagger straight through her heart. She had built his pack into the strongest in the kingdom, only to discover that the woman he truly loved was her sister. Now, reborn into a second life, Aria swears to walk a different path. She turns her back on her treacherous ex-husband and chooses Lucien—her former nemesis—as her mate. While Alaric comes crawling back for forgiveness, Aria finds herself drawn into an unexpected, fiery connection with her sworn enemy.Creation Itself Is Love2026 · 51 eps0Mia, a gifted art student from an ordinary family, is pushed by her stepmother into a rushed engagement with Darius and publicly humiliated when she resists his control. As a forbidden relationship with Darius's father, Professor Westley, exposes a dangerous struggle over art, family secrets and inheritance, Mia must reclaim her future instead of surrendering it to their power games.The Fake Marriage, Real Family2026 · 60 eps0In her forties, Shen Xiuzhu loves life and, as a lead dancer in the square, is constantly plagued by the jealousy and schemes of her friend Li Yufen. By chance, she meets and becomes connected with Gu Yongsheng, a group chairman. As they spend time together, they face the obstacles and disturbances caused by Gu's relatives fighting over his inheritance, and together they navigate through many difficulties. After weathering various trials, the two gradually develop genuine feelings, support each other, and stand by one another. Those with ill intentions ultimately face the consequences of their own actions.Slept With My Alpha Mate2026 · 65 eps · Total 1h 37min · Average 1min 30sec0She is forced to marry her sick husband, not knowing that he is the most powerful Alpha.Alicia is drugged and sleeps with Damian, who feels she is his mate, but she tells Damian she is married. Although Alicia has never met her husband Tobias, she chooses to remain faithful to the marriage because her father still needs financial help from the Wilton family. Alicia then discovers Damian’s identity as the Alpha of the Moon Halo pack when she is invited to be the landscaper of his new villa. As Alicia begins to have feelings for Damian, she receives news from Martin that her husband Tobias has woken up, but Tobias refuses her request to meet. Alicia faces a series of traps set by her colleagues but manages to get through unscathed. Damian takes her to his estate, where Alicia discovers some connection between Damian and the Wilton family. She realizes there are secrets about the Wilton family and decides to investigate, only to find Damian’s true identity shocking.[Dubbed]The Mountain Goddness2026 · 35 eps0Two sisters live in Fu Le village. One of them is chosen as the mountain bride, the offering the village sends up to the mountain god, and then she is gone. The younger sister, who has an illness that comes on in spring, volunteers to be taken next so she can find out what happened to her. She goes up the mountain and into the shrine as the bride. The mountain god is a man locked in a cave, and he tries to use her to get himself out. The ritual is the cover for something the village elder is running with Hu Kangshan and Liu Ruyan, in which women taken from the village are sold on. Superstition is what keeps the supply coming. She presses them for where her sister was taken. An inspector eventually comes in to investigate and promises to recover the women.Too Late for Regret2026 · 81 eps0After five years of being called a loser by his wife, Lucas Grant finally divorces. Then he reveals he's the heir to a top wealthy family. His ex wife begs for another chance, but he's already moved on. And the daughter she had with her lover? She called him Dad for five years. When he finally walks away, will a child's tears make him turn back?Neighborhood Wars2026 · 50 eps0Hannah Blake was falsely fined for giving neighbors free rides and repairing the road herself. Lila Stevens scammed insurance and crowdfunding but was caught after Hannah gathered evidence. Neighbors apologized and returned money. With justice served, the community slowly returned to peace, each finding their own path.[Dubbed]Beastmate’s Vengeance: Serpent Reborn2026 · 70 eps0After a blizzard and heavenly sacrifice, Xander is assassinated by Harlan. Cassia awakens her powers, avenges him, protects the survivors, and ultimately brings Xander back. Together, they forge a new order—and vow never to part again.The Bride They Sold Away2026 · 21 eps0Ella, a shapeless Omega orphan, is sold to Kane by her greedy aunt for five silver coins. Kane is the tribe's most feared lone wolf hunter—scarred, cursed, and rumored to be a monster. But instead of abuse, he gives her food, warmth, and a moonstone necklace, vowing to protect her. After surviving betrayal from Kane's cruel parents and the heartbreak of losing their first child, they flee to Red Town, build a home together, and finally find happiness with their upcoming baby.Alpha’s Forbidden Mate2026 · 20 eps0Elowen, hated by her Alpha brother Caelum, rips out her wolf heart to save him—twice. When he inherits her memories and learns the truth about the fake saint who destroyed them, the once-proud king loses his mind. He’ll sacrifice his throne, his blood, even his soul to bring his forbidden mate back from the ashes.Voss Heir’s Vengeance2026 · 16 eps0Elara, the Voss heir, is betrayed and killed by her fiancé Silas. Reborn, she exposes his lies at the Blood Feast, takes revenge, and protects her brother to secure their family’s legacy.Mom, Please Love Me Again2026 · 20 eps0After being falsely labeled a liar by a so-called “truth-detecting” wristband, ten-year-old Stella suffers years of emotional abuse from her mother, while her manipulative sister Emma is constantly favored. One freezing night, Stella dies alone in her room — yet her mother still trusts the machine more than her own daughter. After Stella’s death, the horrifying truth is exposed, destroying the family with guilt, madness, and regret. But Stella is given a second chance at life and is reborn as Grace Sterling in a loving family. As she slowly heals from trauma, she finally learns what real love, trust, and freedom truly mean.No Spring in This Courtyard2026 · 62 eps0In the General’s Manor at Pomegranate Grove, Vivian Reed, Mrs. Preston, and the General are bound by dance, duty, and politics. A tragic death and rising power struggles tear loyalties apart, until an elder’s passing shifts everything. But who is truly pulling the strings?Where Will We Go Next2026 · 69 eps0After an injury, Chloe is tended by Jace and hired by Mrs. Marsh as a cook. Settling with him in the Marsh residence's courtyard, her skills win respect. Through poverty and household trials, their bond grows. Chloe plans to leave with Ivy for the South, but what awaits them there?Trapped in the Harem2026 · 61 eps0Her mother was sold off by her father. To save her, she steps into the imperial palace and is drawn into deadly court intrigue. Surrounded by rival consorts, she must survive and find a way to be noticed in the Emperor’s world.Twin Alpha's Hidden Love2026 · 20 eps0I married Damon Blackthorne, the strongest Alpha, but he never marked me. After his faked death, his twin Rowan—actually Damon—returned with another mate, expecting my loyalty. I left, lived freely, and saved a rogue named Cole. When Damon tried to claim me again, I refused to be anyone’s hidden or abandoned mate.My Contract Beast Is an Infinite-Evolving Mosquito2026 · 60 eps · Total 1h 58min · Average 1min 58sec0Reborn as a lowly mosquito, Sean Crew receives a system prompt: to evolve, he must drink blood. During the Beast-Bonding Ceremony of the campus belle, Lucy Gough, he instinctively stings her. Unbeknownst, Lucy is the reborn empress who once ruled the realms, and her blood triggers an ancient bond, turning Sean into Lucy's Bound Beast.The Weight of a Crown2026 · 64 eps0Sylvie, a humble maid, trades places with Madeline Ashton, a duke's fallen daughter. Enduring punishment and loss, Sylvie rises to become Duchess of Somerset and bears the ducal heir. Using her healing arts, she stops a deadly plague, earns the people's love, and reforms the kingdom alongside His Grace. From servant to queen — a healer's triumph.Mated to my foster brother2026 · 10 eps0She was humiliated by everyone. He saved her like a monster in the dark. By morning, he was living in her house. As her brother. As her mate. As the one thing she could never have.After the Wedding Was Cancelled, I Killed Our Child2026 · 20 eps0Sonya’s dream wedding collapses when her fiancé Julian abandons her for his savior’s sister Vivian on their big day. Heartbroken and pregnant, she ends their ten-year relationship, loses their child, and flees to Milan. Reborn as a celebrated jewelry designer, she returns to find Julian regretful and Vivian’s lies exposed. Though Julian begs for forgiveness, Sonya walks away—she has rebuilt her life and found peace. Years later, they meet again in the snow; she moves on with her adopted daughter, leaving his remorse behind forever.