The Twenty-Billion-Dollar Sacrifice

I gave up my twenty-billion-dollar inheritance and cut ties with my family, all for my boyfriend of five years, Liam. But just as I was about to tell him I was pregnant with our child, he dropped a bombshell. He needed me to take the fall for his childhood sweetheart, Sophia. She'd been in a hit-and-run, and her acting career couldn't handle the scandal right before his company's IPO. When I refused and told him about our baby, his face went cold. He told me to terminate the pregnancy immediately. He didn't know the scars on my own back were from that same fire. He didn't know I was the one who pulled him out, not her. He had his assistant schedule the appointment and sent me to the clinic alone. There, the nurse told me the procedure carried a high risk of permanent infertility. He knew. And he still sent me. I walked out of that clinic, choosing to keep my child. At that exact moment, a news alert lit up my phone. It was a glowing article announcing that Liam and Sophia were expecting their first child, complete with a photo of his hand resting protectively on her stomach. My world shattered. Wiping away a tear, I found the number I hadn't called in five years. "Dad," I whispered, my voice breaking. "I was wrong. I'm ready to come home."

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The ER doctor was a colleague. "Dr. Foley? What happened?" she gasped.

Before I could answer, the news on the TV blared. "Disgraced Surgeon Elena Ball Stages Fall to Win Back Tech CEO."

Then, the curtain ripped open. Victoria Turner, Liam's mother.

"You embarrass my son?" she screamed, slapping me.

Her bodyguards dragged me out of the hospital bed. "She's coming with us."

They took me to a warehouse. Victoria forced me to knees.

"Liam is launching his IPO. He doesn't need a crazy ex-wife," she spat.

She called Liam. "I have her. I'm teaching her a lesson."

"Liam!" I screamed at the phone. "I'm pregnant! Help me!"

"Mom," Liam's voice came through, weary. "Just... make sure she doesn't cause trouble. I trust you."

He hung up.

They left me there. Hours later, the pain in my stomach became a knife. I felt the warmth of blood.

My baby.

I screamed for help, but no one came. I miscarries on the cold concrete floor, alone, apologizing to the tiny soul I couldn't save.

The next morning, they dumped me at a clinic.

I woke up empty.

A text from Liam: Mom went too far, but you pushed her. Let's move on.

I stared at the phone. Then I dialed the number I had memorized.

"Julian," I whispered.

"Elena?" His voice was sharp, commanding. "Where are you?"

"I lost the baby, Julian. I lost everything. I want to come home."

"I'm coming," he said, his voice shaking with a rage I had never heard. "And God help them when I get there."

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On her first wedding anniversary, Lin Xi's husband, Lu Beichen, makes a horrific choice. He forces her to undergo a late-term abortion to provide the stem cells needed to save his mistress's life. Despite Lin Xi's desperate pleas, the child is lost. Consumed by grief and betrayal, she realizes her marriage was a lie. This dark fantasy romance follows her journey as she seeks justice against the man who sacrificed their baby for another woman.

Fantasy Modern Romance

9.7

Four Loveless Years, One Unforgettable Goodbye

9.7

After four empty years, Willa finally spent a night with her husband, only to discover she was pregnant. Ready to share her joy, she found Bryan already with another woman-who was expecting his child, too. Willa endured his coldness and nights alone, but when he let his ex move in and exclaimed, "Caylee carries my only heir," her heart broke for good. She signed the divorce papers with a bold note about their sexless marriage and walked away. Devoting herself to art and science, Willa thrived. When an old flame returned, Bryan grew jealous. "Have you forgotten who your husband really is?" She chuckled, "I'm single now. Stay out of my way!"

Modern Romance

7.2

Married To The Riveted Duke

7.2

"...If she gets close to me by chance, I'll be force to separate you from her." He threatened his wife. "If we aren't welcome, we may as well leave your house and go back to where we came from." She replied boldly. "And you think I'll allow you to go that easily?...You're my wife and whatever I say stands. Don't think you can get away from me easily." ******************************************* Rebecca's only desire is to be with the one she thinks loves her. But her heart gets broken when he leaves her and ends the relationship. She conceals her pregnancy and deals with her burden alone. Duke Williams seeks her hand in marriage and marries her, well aware that she is pregnant with another's child. As she lives with her husband, she realizes the true reasons why he had married her. Duke Williams has been her secret admirer, obsessed with her beauty and only wants her for himself. Rebecca's love life gets threatened when her child's father returns and an unexpected ex moves into her husband's house. Will she be able to save everything she loves or let her home fall apart?

Mafia Modern Romance

9.3

Marrying The Protector: My Second Chance

9.3

The clerk at the DMV looked at me like I was stupid, or perhaps just clinically insane. She slid my paperwork back under the thick glass partition, her expression flat, and said the words that ended my life: "Ma'am, I cannot renew a license with your married name. Your marital status in the system is listed as 'Divorced.' It has been for three years." My husband, Jackson, had just kissed me goodbye, yet the clerk revealed he remarried three years ago, having a son with his new wife, Candida. My entire marriage, our five years, was a monstrous lie. Stunned, I’d lived a cruel charade, trying for a baby with a man who already had one. Pregnant, Jackson pushed me at a gala, publicly choosing his new family. My pregnancy tragically ended. Every tender word he’d spoken was a performance. He kept me as a "PR shield," letting me mourn a future he’d already built. His betrayal was absolute. With nothing left, I chose to die. A death certificate was arranged, my past cremated. Lena Rose was born in France, ready to paint my pain into power, authoring my own story.

Modern Mystery Romance

8.4

My Daughter Called His Mistress Mom

8.4

After a decade of marriage, a woman is devastated to find her husband has a secret lover. The betrayal deepens when she discovers her young daughter already knows the woman and calls her Mom. Trapped in a web of lies and domestic mystery, she must navigate the shattering of her family and uncover the truth behind this hidden life. As her world crumbles, she struggles to reclaim her identity while facing the ultimate betrayal by those she trusted most.

Modern Mystery Romance

8.2

Rejecting a Cheating Fiancé for True Love

8.2

After uncovering her fiancé’s betrayal, a woman finds herself caught in a web of deceit and hidden agendas. She makes the bold decision to leave her unfaithful partner, but her path to freedom is complicated by a series of mysterious events that challenge everything she knows. As she navigates the fallout of her broken engagement, she encounters an unexpected ally. Together, they must unravel a dangerous conspiracy to find true love and safety.

Modern Mystery Romance

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