Mia is forced to marry Chris, a wealthy man known for his scars and bad reputation. She's harassed by his charming cousin Leo, but stays loyal to Chris. Over time, she sees Chris' kindness—but just as things settle, Mia uncovers a dark secret he's been hiding.
5년 전, 시주주는 한사준과의 하룻밤으로 쌍둥이를 임신하지만, 두 사람은 이별한다. 5년 뒤, 재회한 한사준은 자신에게 쌍둥이 아이가 있다는 사실에 충격을 받고, 신분을 숨긴 채 아이들과 함께하기로 결심한다. 세계적인 부자인 한사준을 공사 현장 노동자로 오해한 시주주는 생계를 위해 직접 돈을 벌기로 한다. 한사준은 서툰 손길로 아이들을 돌보며 점점 가족에 녹아들지만, 시주주의 아버지는 두 사람의 관계를 반대하며 그녀에게 이혼을 강요한다. 한사준은 그녀에게 모두가 부러워할 삶을 약속하며 연회에서 자신의 정체를 공개하는데...
Evelyn's mistake? Taking money from Henry after their one-night stand. She'd loved him secretly for 8 years. Their toxic affair burned hot at night, cold by day. When Henry got engaged, Evelyn tried to leave. But he dragged her back. Now he keeps protecting her. She thinks he doesn't care. Really, he can't let her go.
At two, Maggie Stanton—switched at birth and sold to Portville—marries young master Edward Stanton to save his life. Gifted with mystical luck and healing powers, she revives Edward and guides the Stanton family through repeated crises. As her true identity unfolds, Maggie's bond deepens, becoming their beloved Lucky Star.
하소난은 친부모를 찾아 도시로 떠나던 중, 나침반의 이상한 움직임에 이끌려 장례식장으로 발길을 돌린다. 추도식에 난입해 성근항에게 돈을 요구하며 모두를 놀라게 한 그녀는 성 어르신이 살아있다며 관을 열 것을 주장한다. 의심과 비난이 쏟아지는 혼란스러운 상황 속에서 성근항은 마지막 희망을 걸고 그녀의 말을 믿기로 결심하며 자신의 피로 의식을 돕는다. 의식이 끝난 후, 성근항은 하소난이 자신의 상처를 순식간에 치유할 수 있는 특수한 능력을 가졌음을 알게 되고, 동시에 하소난은 스승이 준 자신의 운명 상대를 찾을 수 있는 현음령이 울리는 것을 발견한다. 서로의 정체와 얽힌 운명에 대한 의문과 호기심이 점점 깊어지는 가운데 성근항은 그녀를 조사하기로 한다...
Police graduate Mabel Jolie infiltrates a cult’s 'Petal Bride' ritual to expose a human trafficking ring. Posing as a sacrificial bride, she outwits the village chief, rescues her sister and trapped women—unmasking the god’s wedding as a deadly scam.
Princess Lexi woke up in the modern world as a starving girl who had been swapped at birth, unloved, and left to die. Furious, she left behind the man who had never cared for her and made the town's biggest loser her new dad. She was ready to turn trash into treasure.
8연속 세계 탁구 챔피언이자 "탁구의 신"으로 불리던 덩닝이 쇼핑몰 화재로 목숨을 잃는다. 그런데 기적처럼, 그의 영혼은 같은 화재로 죽은 10살 소녀 하심의 몸에 빙의된다. 하심은 원래 탁구 재능 1도 없는 평범한 아이로, 언니 하영과 함께 가문에서 무시받으며 살아왔다. 그러나 이제 하심의 몸에는 세계 정상급 탁구 실력이 깃들어 있다. 가문의 무시와 조롱 속에서, 탁구 고수들의 도전 앞에서 10살의 작은 몸으로 세계 챔피언의 기술을 발휘하며 모두를 놀라게 한다. 덩닝의 장례식 날, 적국의 고수가 찾아와 모욕을 퍼붓자 하심은 다시 한번 라켓을 들고 일어선다. 지하 탁구계의 절대자까지 물리치며, 마침내 하씨 가문을 구하게 된다.
Sold to Harbor City in dire straits, Lily was meant to bring luck to a cursed family. Her rare charm and strange powers soon revive heir Samuel and heal Lady Stanton, turning ill fortune into blessing. Known as the Koi Princess, Lily becomes the city's lucky emblem—banishing evil, curing sickness, and drawing wealth.
어린 시절 유씨 노인에게 구원을 받은 구룡 전당포 주인 진풍. 은혜를 갚기 위해 유가에 입주한 그는 3년 동안 바보로 살아가며 무시를 당하지만, 처제 류여연만이 그를 진심으로 대한다. 그러나 아내 류설은 운성 8대 가문 중 하나인 왕가 장남 왕개의 꾐에 넘어가 진풍과 이혼하고, '참룡연'에 초대된다. 이는 구룡 전당포와의 모든 인연을 끊기 위한 음모였다. 분노에 기억을 되찾은 진풍은 이혼을 받아들이고 류여연과 함께 유가를 떠난다. 이후, '참룡연'에서 8대 가문 앞에 나타난 진풍은 그들에게 천벌을 내리고 가문을 몰락시킨다. 이때 제국 소가의 장녀 소경성이 진풍의 정체를 밝히자 모두가 경악하며 무릎을 꿇는다. 류설은 그제야 진풍의 가치를 깨닫고 돌아가려 하지만, 진풍은 냉정히 거절한다. 마침내 진풍은 류여연과 소경성과 함께 세상의 정점에 올라선다. "그의 반격은 이제 시작일 뿐이다."
After a devastating accident, Alice wakes up to a life she doesn't recognize - a ruthless billionaire husband, a marriage filled with distrust, and a rival who wants her gone. Stripped of her past but armed with newfound courage, she must untangle the truths and reclaim the fragments of what once were hers.
고진천은 대건 무도에서 첫 번째로 존경받는 인물로, 무신이라 불리며 세상에서 칭송받는다. 하지만 그가 수련 중에 잘못된 방식으로 도를 닦다가 사도에 빠진다. 고진천의 혼백은 소씨 가문의 도령이자 폐물인 소친의 몸에 들어가게 된다. 강주에서 으뜸가는 미인 유청연에게 구애하자 거절을 당한 소친은 무도맹에 들어가겠다고 결심하며 무술 대회에 참여하기로 한다. 겉모습과 신분은 여전히 소친이지만, 영혼은 무신 고진천이다. 소친은 가문 어른들의 조롱과 멸시를 당하는데, 실력으로 모두를 놀라게 하여, 결국 소가의 사람들에게 존경을 받게 된다. 이때 또 다른 무신이 등장하며, 소친은 그 진상을 파헤치기 시작한다.
After a chance encounter in a hotel room, Claire finds herself pursued by the enigmatic and devoted Charles, who’s secretly loved her for years. As Charles helps her escape the betrayal of her nephew, he uses his charm, wealth, and unwavering affection to win her heart, determined to make her his lady no matter the obstacles.
6년 전, 여대생 소청하는 초심지와 사랑에 빠졌으나 소청하 아버지의 반대로 어쩔 수 없이 두 사람이 헤어지게 된다. 초심지는 다른 여자를 사랑한다고 거짓말하고, 소청하는 상처를 안고 떠난다. 6년 후, 소청하는 진해시 최고의 외과의사가 되었고 초심지는 모두가 두려워하는 악당의 우두머리가 되었다. 어느 날 소청하는 중상을 입은 초심지를 우연히 구하게 되어 두 사람이 다시 재회한다. 초심지는 소청하에 대한 사랑을 억누를 수 없고 몰래 소청하를 지킨다. 소청하 역시 초심지를 사랑하지만 과거의 배신 때문에 쉽게 마음을 열지 못한다.
Retired crisis expert Claire Jensen’s life is upended by Alexander Sterling, a CEO who has cherished her for a decade. Caught by the paparazzi, they enter a marriage of convenience for his company’s sake, but their fake union blossoms into real love, fulfilling Alexander’s years of secret longing and careful planning.
In a turbulent era, mute and cunning Dorothy Earl seeks revenge for her brother by trapping the sharp-tongued, upright police chief. As he breaks her facade and defenses, he becomes her willing weapon. Amid power struggles and public scrutiny, Dorothy defies all odds, using charm and wit to carve a bloody path of revenge.
After attending a party with her boyfriend Ethan, Claire receives a provocative message from Ryan. She assumes their paths won’t cross again, but Ryan soon infiltrates every aspect of her life. As Claire’s world becomes increasingly entangled with Ryan’s, she realizes she’s been caught in his carefully laid trap.
A poor girl becomes a “princess” overnight! To pay off her debts, salesgirl Lily agrees to impersonate CEO William’s long-lost sister to comfort his dying grandpa. Through a dramatic makeover, the ugly duckling transforms into a graceful swan. But as Lily and her “brother” William fall for each other, their forbidden love is torn apart by their fake sibling bond. Just when the grandpa arranges Lily’s marriage to another man, William realizes his true feelings—can he win her back before it’s too late?
In today's fast-paced world, the office is more than just work—it's a minefield of relationships and power plays. This story follows a group of coworkers tangled in cutthroat promotions, messy relationships, and ethical dilemmas. As secrets surface and tension rises, even the closest bonds are tested.
주여운은 진평안과 35년을 부부로 함께했지만, 그의 환갑날 충격적인 진실을 알게 된다—남편이 25년 동안 첫사랑 위여직과 몰래 만났다는 것. 평생을 속고 살아온 주약운은 손자가 우연히 발견한 한 권의 앨범을 통해 모든 사실을 알게 된다. 그 속엔 진평안과 위여직의 다정한 사진들이 빼곡했고, 이를 본 그녀는 깨달았다. 자신이 가정을 위해 바친 세월의 끝이 배신이었다는 것을. 분노한 그녀는 남편과 아들 진평귀와 따져 묻지만 더 이상 대화가 통하지 않았고, 결국 주여운은 진평안의 성대한 환갑잔치에서, 모두가 지켜보는 앞에서 진평안과 위여직의 추악한 진실을 폭로하기로 하는데......
To save her grandmother, country girl Caroline Logan journeys to Sea Town. On the way, she rescues and tends to Howard Lewis, a powerful but injured gang boss. Grateful and captivated, he becomes her most devoted protector upon their arrival, launching a whirlwind and overbearing courtship.
15년 전, 엽천은 대하를 지키기 위해 동양의 10명 강자들과 국경 대전에서 1 대 10으로 동양을 물리치고 대하의 평화를 지킨다. 이후 은퇴해 무제성에서 엽씨 무관을 열고, 태극권으로 무제성의 여러 무관에 도전해 대하 제일 무관으로 봉해지며 많은 무공을 배우고 싶은 자들이 그곳을 동경하게 된다. 그러나 어느 날, 엽천은 큰 제자 마수를 구하기 위해 동양 무관에 홀로 들어가 동양의 강자들과 결투를 벌였다. 모두를 물리친 뒤 마수와 함께 떠나려 했지만, 배신을 당해 심장에 칼을 맞아 의식을 잃고 쓰러진다. 그 후 8살의 딸 엽초만 남겨두고, 아버지를 돌보고 무관을 지키는 중책을 홀로 맡게 되는데...
In the ninth year of the Tianwu Dynasty's reign, the kingdom falls into turmoil as eight powerful princes rise in rebellion against the crown. Emperor Edward Summer, with the help of Empress Dowager Vivian Wu, manages to defeat the rebellious princes and establish a new imperial dynasty from the ashes of civil war. However, on the day of Edward's wedding to Lilian Gu, the Empress Dowager is brainwashed by court whispers claiming that Lilian is a witch who has enchanted the Emperor and is secretly manipulating the affairs of the kingdom for her own dark purposes.
Ambitious for the throne, Hugh Rixon, the prince, is back to his royal family after a decade of martial arts learning. Confronted with his opponents’ conspiracies, Hugh rolls with the punches with his wits and prowess as a martial arts master. Let’s see how Hugh survives the battle and finally ascends the throne.
Sienna Yarrow was cheated by her scumbag ex and even insulted by her ex's new flame. In an attempt to salvage her pride, she rented a shockingly handsome stranger, only to discover he was Timothy Sheffield, CEO of the Sheffield Group. Now, her rental fee has somehow turned into a marriage contract.
초가인과 고언진은 서로를 향한 깊은 사랑으로 연결된 부부다. 하지만 둘은 서로에게 숨겨진 비밀을 가지고 있었다. 바로 두 사람 모두 '킬러'라는 이중 신분을 감추고 있다는 것. 남편과 평범한 일상을 꿈꾸던 초가인은 더 이상 킬러로 살지 않기로 결심하고, 마지막 임무를 수행한 뒤 완전히 은퇴하기로 한다. 그러나 그녀는 전혀 알지 못했다. 마지막 타깃이 다름 아닌 자신의 남편 고언진이다. 마스크를 쓴 채 서로를 죽이려던 그날, 초가인은 실패하고 부상을 입는다. 집으로 돌아온 그녀의 상처를 발견한 고언진은 '적의 보복'이라 오해하며, 아내를 지키기 위해 고통을 참으며 이별을 택한다. “헤어지자.” 남편의 말에 배신감에 휩싸인 초가인, 진실을 알지 못한 채 어긋난 두 사람. 과연 그들은 진실을 마주하고 다시 사랑을 되찾을 수 있을까?
After losing her family and being kicked out of the James Family, Bella James finds herself with nowhere to turn and ends up living in Master Miles' home. To her surprise, four years later, she becomes the apple of his eye and his beloved treasure. After countless misadventures, Master Miles only has one thing to say, "As long as Bella is happy."
Isaac Cooper is falsely framed by the puppet regime as a traitor to his party. With no way to prove his innocence, he takes the initiative to infiltrate the puppet government. After overcoming numerous obstacles, he finally becomes an undercover agent for the party's Mapleton Special Ops Unit. Facing immense pressure, Isaac engages in a battle of wits with the head of the Mapleton Special Ops, and the Japanese military advisor, seizing the opportunity to expose the real traitor.
Mafia boss Marco threatens to take Sofia's café. That night, Sofia accidentally hits Marco with her car—and gives him amnesia. To save the café, Sofia hides the truth and takes him in as a housekeeper. They grow close—but Sofia can't shake the fear that Marco's family will find him... or worse, that he'll remember everything.
After five years as a stay-at-home husband, Tom Lincoln is blindsided by divorce. But when a mysterious system activates, his life takes a sharp turn. Years later, he's the world's richest man surrounded by admirers. Now his ex-wife Olivia Chandler is full of regret, and her mother's on her knees, begging for Tom's forgiveness.
5년 전, 현대의 평범한 여자 녕평락은 예상치 못한 타임슬립으로 대청국에 떨어졌다. 그녀는 현대 지식을 활용해 태자 주인을 황제로 만들며 모든 것을 바쳤지만, 주인은 그녀를 배신하고 그녀를 '요후'로 몰아세웠다. 절망한 녕평락은 공주 남신을 데리고 현대 세계로 돌아왔고, 주인은 그녀가 남긴 태블릿을 통해 현대의 문명을 알게 된다. 하지만 끝까지 뉘우치지 않고 독선적인 태도를 고집하던 주인은 대청국의 몰락과 자신이 모두에게 버림받는 결과를 맞이한다. 현대에 돌아온 녕평락, 이제 그녀는 자신의 방식으로 새 역사를 쓰기 시작한다.
Quick—transmigrator Yvette Moore must make five men hate her to claim $30 billion-until they start hearing her honest thoughts and fall for her instead. When their mind-reading secret surfaces, the system rewards her for winning their hearts, giving her the happy ending she deserves.
Trapped as a villainess with three ruthless brothers, Sara Lowe vomits on CEO Blake, "accidentally" torches his hand, then beds elevator hottie Lennox — who's the mafia heir. Now she's juggling brothers' schemes, Blake's revenge, and the underworld king she seduced.
Mara Russell wakes up to find she's somehow married to her high school crush! She, who's only 18, hasn't even held a guy's hand, and now she has a husband? Just as she's about to celebrate, she realizes he might be in love with someone else... Forget romance! Time to focus on making money.
온화한 시어머니 심설란은 며느리 온아희를 친딸처럼 아껴왔고, 두 사람의 관계는 늘 화목했다. 그러나 어느 날, 심설란의 태도가 180도 바뀌며 온아희를 향한 증오로 가득 찼다. 심지어 출산 직후의 며느리와 아들을 집에서 내쫓는 극단적인 선택까지 했다. 모두가 심설란의 정신 상태를 의심할 때 그녀는 충격적인 진실을 털어놓는다. 지금의 ‘온아희’는 사실 진짜 온아희가 아닌, 누군가가 온아희의 얼굴로 성형하고 그녀 행세를 하고 있다는 것이었다. 과연 진짜 온아희에게는 무슨 일이 벌어진 것일까? 그리고 이 가짜 온아희의 정체는 도대체 누구일가?
Leo Hawkes, a minor East Palace official, survived on checking-in until Crown Prince Chris Todd—a woman in disguise—chose him for marriage, pulling him into a power struggle. Clever and devoted, Leo helped Chris expose corruption, making enemies of both greedy ministers and rebel princes. Soon, he became their prime target.
유명 화가였던 임운은 커리어 정점에서 붓을 내려놓고 평범한 미술관 관장 조지항과 결혼한다. 남편의 자존심을 위해 임운은 자신의 정체를 숨기고 전업주부로 살아가며 그를 성공으로 이끈다. 그러나 20년 후, 임운은 조지항이 첫사랑 제열과 외도 중임을 알게 되고, 가족 모두가 이를 숨겨왔다는 사실에 충격을 받는다. 배신감에 휩싸인 임운은 더 이상 가족을 위해 살지 않기로 결심하고, 자신만의 삶을 찾기 위해 다시 붓을 잡는다. 과거부터 그녀를 짝사랑해온 사형 진단청의 도움으로 화단에 복귀한 임운은 잃어버린 꿈과 자존감을 되찾으며 새로운 인생을 시작한다. 희생 뒤에 찾아온 배신, 그리고 재탄생을 그린 이야기.
Tracy time-traveled to the 1980s. As the battalion commander’s wife, she failed at everything, pushing her husband, Martin, to file for divorce. Starting with a losing hand, she unexpectedly discovered Martin was truly a handsome guy with a great sense of duty. Through shared experiences, their bond gradually kindled.
In her youth, Zoe Sherman’s muse was Ethan Lester. After a drunken night together, they accidentally end up with a marriage certificate. Ethan vows to take care of everything—earning money, doing chores, and even handling diapers. All he asks is for Zoe not to leave him again.
Gambling god Aeron witnessed his wife die before his eyes. So he swore to fight against gambling, but was killed by Leon. By a twist of fate, he awakens in Euan's body in Southeast Asia. He discovers his son trapped in a rigged game and must save him!
After sealing a demon for 500 years, Noah Everett returns to find his master Cataleya has abandoned him and newcomer Dwayne has taken his place. Granted a second chance by the heavens, Noah comes back to when he was framed for murder. Armed with knowledge of the future, he now seeks vengeance against those who betrayed him.
After Avery disappeared, his parents adopted Chad. But when Avery was back, they still preferred Chad, and even pinned his fault on Avery. After he rotted in prison for that, he called his adoptive parents to collect him. Those days were a living hell. Heartbroken beyond repair, Avery left. And they drown in a sea of regret.
Leon Woods is framed by the true heir of the Taylor family, Harvey. Then, his relationship with the Taylors is cut, his pendant is stolen, and he drives his wife and daughter to suicide before he dies himself. Regressed, he renounces both families and uses the pendant and hunting skills to save his family, forging a new life.
Before passing away in the past life, Ella saw through her friend-Lena's true color and understood Nate had been protecting her the entire time. In the second life, she chastised Lena, exposed her to her parents, and made her leave the Somers' house. Nate and Ella were at last in love for eternity.
For years, Violet Carter felt trapped in a loveless marriage with an alcoholic husband who never truly saw her as a partner. Everything changed one evening when she stumbled on her way home and was gently cared for by her boss, Billy Joel. That single moment awakened her longing for real love—and set her life on a new path.
Evan Howard, forced by his grandfather to marry a pregnant woman, severed all ties with his family. Using the system to his advantage, he steadily amassed a fortune. As he became the wealthiest man three months later, filled with regret, his family begged for his return, but their belated affection was worthless.
Stella and Carter were sworn enemies in their past lives, entangled by fate yet blinded by misunderstandings. Only at the end did she realize his deep love—and her own hidden feelings. Given a second chance, Stella is determined to cherish Carter, turning rivalry into passionate romance and rewriting their story with love.
Rex Seraph was lost for twenty years and unloved by his family. His grandfather valued him, but his brother Lars falsely accused him of demon collaboration. Unexpectedly, Rax time-traveled and woke up as a powerful Arcane Lord, and he chose to leave. By the time his family wanted him back, he no longer cared.
Who would have thought that the free-spirited Zoe Sherman would challenge school heartthrob Felix Lutton on day one? Known as the untouchable crush of countless girls, Felix surprisingly doesn’t get angry at Zoe’s bold teasing. Instead, he follows her every word, leaving everyone in shock.
Joy Roman is trapped in the novel she created. As long as she makes the villain, Ezra Xander, fall in love with her and die for her, she will be able to complete the task and return to the real world. Joy confidently accepts the task and tries to win his heart. But she doesn't expect that the villain, Ezra, is a pervert. Not only is she unable to comfort him, but he tries to kill her. Joy keeps changing her identity with the help of System in order to win Ezra over. And finally, after a few deaths, he seems to have finally moved.
Blind Chloe Lewis discovers her boyfriend, Liam Yates, betraying her with her best friend. Liam is caught in the act, violently assaulting Chloe and even trying to extort money from her, setting her up to be sent to the bed of billionaire Carter Scott. Carter is drugged by Liam and has a one-night stand with Chloe. Chloe flees in panic after waking up, only to find herself pregnant two months later. When Liam coerces Chloe to confront Carter for money, Carter, haunted by memories of a childhood savior he still yearns for, coldly proposes an abortion, wishing to avoid any entanglements. However, Carter's grandmother intervenes, demanding he marry Chloe under the threat of her own life. Carter reluctantly agrees, imposing a harsh marriage contract on Chloe that strips her of any future rights to their child post-divorce. Despite his disdain for Chloe, whom he blames for entrapping him, Carter remains obsessed with finding his childhood love, symbolized by a crescent moon necklace. He mistakenly identifies Yvonne York, a schoolmate of Chloe's, as his long-lost savior, unaware that his true rescuer is actually his detested and hated wife, Chloe...
Nora accidentally had a one-night stand with her boss, Alexander. When she woke up the next day, as Nora was running away, she carelessly left behind one of her earrings. The male protagonist, Alexander, thought he had been set up by someone and was determined to find the woman he had a one-night stand with. Coincidentally, this task happened to fall on the female protagonist, Nora. Will the truth that she is the very woman be discovered? What kind of sparks will fly between her and the male protagonist?
Sold by the Reids, Gianna Reid weds Ray Ford, who instantly rejects her with violence. Obedient on the surface, Gianna secretly plots vengeance, destroying Reid and Lance empires. When Ray discovers Gianna is actually Giavanna Lance—the woman he'd hunted—his murderous intent transforms into lethal devotion: he'd now die for her.
Rosa, a lowly maid in a mafia family, suffers constant mistreatment—especially from Max, the heir, who always punishes her for no reason. Everything changes when Rosa learns she's the heiress of a rival gang, and Max is the one who killed her mother. She returns home, ready for revenge.
Mystic healer Simon Jones arrives at the White mansion with half a jade pendant. Saving dying matriarch Aylin, he reveals a century-old bond. Amid family power plays and schemes, Simon exposes the truth—Aylin was poisoned! Unmasking the killer, he vanishes with heiress Lexi on a new quest.
Cassia Yates was once the infamously foolish and plain daughter of the Martial Kingdom. After giving birth to a bastard child, she killed herself on her wedding day. But she wakes again, ready to unleash a storm of vengeance. She’s set to turn the tides of fate, and her child will be the rightful heir.
After Felicity's mother passed away, she was adopted by a tycoon. In the new family, all of them doted on her so much. In return, she unmasked the traitor, healed her uncle's legs, and caught the killer. Life was sweet. But one day, her scumbag dad came to find her. The tycoon said, "Steal my girl? No way!"
After a passionate night, Shana Ives got pregnant and decided to secretly raise Jason Lucas' son, Bub, alone. Six years later, Shana was forced to work at his corporate empire, their explosive chemistry reignited—until Bub's paternity test shocked high society, and Shana got pregnant again.
Eleanor unexpectedly gets pregnant after an encounter with Philip. They conceal their marriage at the company, yet misunderstandings multiply. She gradually discovers his love and care, letting her guard down. Helping each other through turmoil, they resolve conflicts and embrace newfound happiness, embarking on a new journey.
After ten years of fighting on the battlefield with his dog, Howler, Wilson Lock became Supreme Lord and returned home in glory. However, he discovered that his wife, Melanie Zimmer, betrayed him by having an affair with the village chief and cruelly mistreated Wilson's parents. Melanie further accused Wilson of desertion and put his parents on public trial. At the most critical moment, Wilson returned.