Mountain Springs

After the death of Jocelyn's mother, her father brings home his mistress who then becomes Jocelyn's stepmother. Gradually, she becomes the least favorite person in the family. Her stepmother is mean and her younger sister always bullies her, taking away everything that belongs to her. Meanwhile, the family business is on the verge of bankruptcy due to her father being a gambler and her stepmother and sister being spendthrifts. At this time, they receive an invitation from the Brown family to a bouquet that is intended for the young master of the Brown Family to choose his future fiancee. The news excites Jocelyn's family a lot because if Maria could marry into the Brown family, the family wouldn’t need to worry about money anymore! The stepmother says to Jocelyn, &quot; If your sister could attract Master Aren, even you, a motherless girl, would also be a beneficiary. By then, a lot of boys would fight to marry you to get into our family.” Father says to Jocelyn: &quot; Your sister is so beautiful, I think she will be Mrs. Brown! Maria, let me see your face, the face of the future Mrs. Brown!&quot; At the moment, Jocelyn is glad to be ignored by her family. She just wants to get away from this ridiculous wife-picking affair, but fate seems to be leading her towards… The first time they meet, Jocelyn has a one-night stand with Master Aren. The second time they meet, Master Aren gets out of the car in front of Jocelyn's family and grabs her wrist. &quot; Do you think you can run away from me again?” Later, Mr. Brown announced that his future wife will be—Jocelyn.


Contracted Bride Is Trapped By Her Husband

Seeing that Diana was concerned about her, Susan lowered her head in guilt and said softly, "I didn't do what I promised to do for you."

The smile on Diana's face froze at Susan's words.

Aren actually refused to see me. Why? Is it because he still hates me for leaving without saying goodbye, or is it because I haven't returned to New York to see him in so long?

Diana couldn't figure out why Aren didn't want to come see her.

"Then did Keller tell you why Aren didn't want to see me? Did Aren know I'm back in New York and never leaving him again?"

This was the first time Susan saw her so anxious since she picked up Diana from the airport.

Ever since she was young, Diana had been a princess. She was always elegant, generous, and calm. When had she ever looked so worried and anxious?

At that moment, Susan felt bad for Diana.

Lying To Herself