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

Eliza was extremely displeased by the girl's inquisitive gaze and words.

Her displeasure partially stemmed from the girl's disrespect for Jocelyn.

The other part of her displeasure came from Maria and her mother.

Yes, Eliza had already guessed who the mastermind was. Apart from Maria and her mother, who else would be so hostile and resentful towards Jocelyn?

They just played the same trick twice.

They didn't care if Jocelyn came back or not. They just wanted to throw Jocelyn into hell.

At times, Eliza really could not figure out what was in their minds. For so many years, Jocelyn had never fought over anything with them and tried to live like an invisible person.

Jocelyn was not a threat to them at all, but they still refused to let go of her. Why? Did they just not want to see Jocelyn leading a good life?

Same Trick Was Played Again