Episode 12 - Mother's heart, Daughter's thorn

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Mother's heart, Daughter's thorn begins with a chilling secret from twenty years ago when a maid’s fatal mistake led to a baby swap that altered two lives forever. Abandoned in the mountains, the true heiress of the Thompson empire was saved and raised in poverty as Peyton Matthews. Now an adult, Peyton enters the high-stakes world of the Thompson Group, unaware of her royal blood. This urban short drama intensifies as she faces relentless bullying from Moly, the imposter who stole her life. As Moly's cruelty escalates from false accusations to public humiliation, the truth simmers beneath the surface. With tight pacing and high-energy plot twists, this trending short series explores the thin line between fate and justice. This popular mini drama is a must-watch for those who love emotional tension.
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