polishing the mirror

It's my husband, Niall Luther's birthday. I take my son to the hospital to visit Niall since he's working late; I want to surprise him. However, we get into an accident on the way there. When I rush to the hospital with my bloodied son in my arms, I see Niall holding his first love's daughter. He coos at her and says, "This might be a small wound, but there's a risk of infection if it isn't handled well!" His first love, Chelsea Blanc, gives him a chiding look. "You treat Lulu so well that I'm getting jealous." Niall wraps an arm around her. "It's only because I love you. You're the one I love the most." I pull out my phone and call him. He keeps his arm around Lulu White and rejects my call. So, I text him, telling him our son is injured and has been taken to the hospital where he works. I tell him he needs to attend to our son. However, he berates me for lying. I have no choice but to take my son elsewhere for treatment. Before leaving, I see Niall kiss Chelsea tenderly and tell her he wants to take her to an amusement park. That's when I know he and I are over.

Rima: Jacob Snow is a puzzle. I had initially mistaken him for a cold, uncaring, and arrogant CEO, but as we work together, I realize he's the exact opposite. He's warm, considerate, and humble, a far cry from the man I had painted in my mind. But acknowledging this doesn't mean I'm ready to let my guard down. My past is a dark, haunting shadow, and I refuse to let anyone get too close, afraid of the potential pain that could follow. It's been a while since I've felt this way about someone, and the familiarity of these feelings scares me. The last time it ended being the worst mistake of my life. I don't want to give in to these feelings, but I can't deny that Jacob is becoming more than just a boss to me. Jacob: Rima is enigmatic. She’s resilient, determined, and initially, she appears distant. But as we collaborate, I find myself drawn to her strength and determination. She’s unlike anyone I’ve ever met, and the spark between us is undeniable. She’s built a fortress around herself, a wall that's impossible to penetrate, but I’m determined to break it down. I sense she’s hiding something, and I can’t shake off the protective instinct that emerges whenever I see her. As we confront the danger together, I find myself struggling to resist the growing feelings I have for her. As danger looms, Rima and Jacob find themselves struggling to resist the growing attraction between them. Their pasts threaten to tear them apart, but they can’t deny the feelings that are blossoming between them. Will they be able to overcome their fears and trust each other? Or will their pasts continue to haunt them and prevent them from finding love?

Ratu Zela Puspita alias Queenze, memilih pergi dari rumah demi mentalnya sendiri yang setiap hari harus melihat suaminya membawa wanita malam dan melakukan hubungan terlarang di depan kedua matanya. Tanpa ada rasa malu, Marcell membuka kamar tidurnya dan melakukan hubungan terlarang dengan para wanita malam yang ia sewa setiap hari secara bergantian. Tepat di hari ulang tahun perkawinan pertamanya, Zela memutar video tentang aib suaminya pada semua orang hingga Marcell malu dan langsung menalaknya serta mengusir Zela dari rumah mewah itu. Lalu bagaimana nasib Zela selanjutnya?

At sixty-five, I got served divorce papers. The same day, my husband Sebastian — decked out in his wedding suit, of all things — popped a handful of sleeping pills in a suicide attempt. For years, we were the perfect couple. The kind of pair neighbors whispered about with envy. I couldn't wrap my head around it. The divorce. The pills. None of it made sense. Not until I found the photo and letter in his pocket.

Pertengkaran dengan adik kesayangan membuat Aleeya, si apoteker cantik galau. Dia menjadi banyak pikiran, sehingga tidak hati-hati saat menyeberang jalan dan mengalami tabrakan maut. Namun, insiden itu justru membawa takdir baru untuknya, menjadi tokoh antagonis di cerita rakyat. Mampukah Aleeya mengubah nasibnya dengan menjadi Bawang Merah baik hati?

Baginya, kebebasan adalah segalanya. Ia tidak ingin terjerat dalam rumitnya skandal kerajaan yang menjemukan. Jika bisa, dirinya ingin bernegosiasi dengan Tuhan agar tak terlahir di keluarga kerajaan sebagai seorang pangeran. Ia ingin terbang bebas laksana burung-burung di angkasa dengan riang. Tanpa beban. Dan tanpa kerumitan hidup yang melelahkan. Namun sayangnya, takdirnya telah ditetapkan. Dirinya adalah Arion Nap. Seorang putra mahkota dari White Kingdom. Sebuah kerajaan yang menguasai belahan bumi utara. Dimana kehidupannya akan terus diselubungi oleh kutukan tentang keserakahan manusia, perebutan tahta, dan hal-hal menjemukan lainnya.Sang putra mahkota bahkan harus dihadapkan pada pemberontakan rakyatnya. Sebuah gerakan yang ingin menumbangkan sistem monarki yang dianggap menindas rakyat.Apa yang akan dilakukan oleh Pangeran Arion ketika mengetahui bahwa gerakan itu dipimpin oleh gadis yang telah menguasai hati dan pikirannya? Akankah ia mengorbankan perasaannya untuk mempertahankan kekuasaannya? Ataukah sebaliknya?Simak kisahnya hanya di Goodnovel. @copyright2021 by Richa Susilo

After years of living abroad without children, I decided to return home to handle my inheritance matters. However, before I could step into my house, I was stopped by a group of people at the entrance. The woman leading the group pointed at me and started screaming. "I can't believe someone as young as you is seducing a man old enough to be your father! How disgusting can you be?" I watched her, noticing how much she resembled my older brother, and I was shaking with rage. They pulled out my fingernails, broke my ribs, and slashed my face, dragging me around the neighborhood as I begged for mercy. Yet, they remained indifferent to my pleas. Just as I was on the verge of losing hope, my brother, Edward Grange rushed over.  Through a mouthful of blood, I managed to choke out, "Ed, I’d rather die than let her inherit my inheritance…”

Kisah tentang seorang gadis bernama Starla Keina Fazwa. Si gadis dengan seribu luka yang terpendam di dalam hatinya. Semenjak kepergian sang bunda, keluarganya runtuh perlahan dan mulai kehilangan keharmonisan di dalamnya. Itulah alasan Starla bertekad untuk memperbaiki keluarganya supaya bisa kambeli seperti dulu lagi. Akankah Starla bisa menggapai keinginan kecilnya itu?

My husband has azoospermia. After trying all the options available, I finally conceived. However, my husband is worried my child will hurt his first love's feelings—she had a miscarriage. He tricks me into going for a prenatal checkup. In truth, he conspires with a doctor to induce labor when I'm only five months along. He says, "You must be the one with the problem. Why else is it so hard for us to have children? The baby won't be healthy even if it's born! We can have more children when you're healthier. Julie has just had a miscarriage; I don't want to aggravate her." He doesn't know he has azoospermia. I only managed to conceive this child after trying out IVF countless times and taking countless folk remedies. He will never have a child of his own in this lifetime, and I discover his true colors. I ask for a divorce, and that's when he loses his mind.

After I became pregnant, my figure changed, and my face grew puffy. My fiancé began to treat me with a subtle, almost imperceptible sense of disdain. When the baby was five months along, it happened to be Valentine's Day. That day, he finally agreed to take our wedding photos, something I'd been hoping for. But just as we arrived at the bridal studio, his phone rang. "Mike, I just got back to the country. My friends are hosting a gathering, and everyone's bringing their boyfriends. Could you come and pretend to be mine?" It was a few short sentences, yet it completely altered the expression on his face. He turned abruptly, stepping out of the studio with a look of urgency. "Lucy's back. I have to go see her," he said. Hearing those words, a fire of rage ignited inside me, one I couldn't suppress. "For her? You're going to leave me here alone?" I demanded. "Do you even know how long I've been looking forward to today? It's Valentine's Day, and instead of staying with me, you're going to be with her?" His impatience flared visibly as I stood my ground. Without a word, his hand pushed me aside, and he strode out of the shop. "We can take wedding photos any day. I'm the only one Lucy has in this country. I have to go see her," he said. Then, gripping my wrist with alarming force, he shoved me, sending me sprawling to the floor. Without a backward glance, he got into his car and drove off. I felt a sudden, wet heat flowing from my lower abdomen. Pain surged through my stomach, sharp and unbearable, as my consciousness started to fade. A wave of despair and terror consumed me. Someone. Anyone. Please save my baby.