The Wife Of Bath's Prologue And Tale

"I was kidnapped. My brother drugged me and sold me to the Serpent Pack. The desire was getting stronger, and my heart was in despair. Suddenly, a man appeared and told me that I was safe. I didn't know who he is, but I wanted him so badly. He told me he is Owen and demanded I remember his name. I hope my mate Blake could forgive me. I had no choice. When I went to tell Blake about all this, I was shocked by what I saw. Blake was sleeping with his good friend Jeremy! OMG! My mate is gay! While filming them to keep some evidence, Owen showed up..."

Anne Hearts had it all. A beautiful marriage. A promising career. And a future filled with love… Until the night her husband, Billy Jackson, shattered it all by believing the lies of another woman. Betrayed, heartbroken, and pregnant, Anne walked away, leaving behind the man who destroyed her. Years later, Billy is a broken man, drowning in regret, unaware that he has a child. When fate brings Anne back into his life, he vows to win her back. But Anne isn’t the same woman she once was,she’s stronger, colder, and out for justice. With enemies lurking in the shadows and secrets waiting to be revealed, Billy must fight not only for Anne’s forgiveness but for the family he never knew he had. Will love be enough to mend what was broken, or will revenge burn everything to the ground?

Zhao Yuan Rui, had everything and still has everything but feels as though he has nothing ever since his car accident two years ago which left him paralyzed. He meets the flamboyant Liu Zhi Rou who changes his life in the most uncommon manner. Liu Zhi Rou, an angel stripped of her wings at a young age, between all humans drops by in his hospital room with her silly antics. Learning of each other's pasts and hardships, they work together for the betterment of the other. Follow the two as they venture into the life of a married couple and face all the obstacles ahead of them with an adopted bubble that adds to their adventure. Art by: Pen Guevarra

Olivia Levine and David Anderson have been married for five years and they already have a son. However, their marriage was not for love, but rather a trap that got them involved in a one-night stand. David hates Olivia because she was the cause of his girlfriend's death. He never considered Olivia as his wife, and often insulted her ugly face and fat body. To make matters worse, on David's birthday, he introduced his secretary as his fiancée even though he was already married. He divorced Olivia unilaterally on the grounds that the child they raised together was not his flesh and blood. Hurt, Olivia chose to rise up. She improved her appearance, built a career as a designer, and lovingly raised her son on her own. She grew into a strong, successful and independent woman. As time passed, David was haunted by regret. He learnt that it was Olivia who had saved his life in the fire. Now, he wants her back. But Olivia has changed-she is no longer the woman she used to be. In the midst of her new life, will Olivia reopen the door to her heart for David?

Naging masaya ang pagsasama ni Kimberly at Alex sa loob ng ilang buwan. Hindi man gusto ng mga magulang ni Alex ay itinuloy niya pa rin ang pagpapakasal kay Kim at napagpasyahan nilang manirahan nalang sa New York. Dahil sa isang aksidente ay nagbago ang kanilang buhay. Hindi siya makapaniwala na ang tanging taong nagmamahal sa kaniya ay nawala na. Napag-isipan niyang bumalik nalang sa Pilipinas dahil alam niyang mabubulok lang siya sa New York. Ikinagimbal naman ng sarili niya nang makita ang isang diyaryo kung saan kalat na sa buong bansa ang engrandeng engagement party ni Alex at ng bagong fiancée nito, na ang nakakagulat pa ay pinsan niya itong is Breatrice. Hindi alam ni Kim kung ano ang magiging reaksyon niya sa nalamang balita. Ang akala niyang napayapa nang asawa, ay magpapakasal na pala ngayon sa bagong fiancée nito. Hindi naman inaasahan ni Kimberly ang mangyayari, hindi siya kilala ni Alex, at lalong hindi na rin siya mahal ng lalaki. Matagal ding ipinilit ni Kimberly ang sarili niya kay Alex, ngunit kahit ano pa ang gawin niya ay mukhang hindi na talaga siya kilala ng lalaki. Kimberly needs to redeem herself again. Nawala siya sa kaniyang sarili simula nang malaman niyang patay na ang asawa, at ngayon na hindi na siya kilala nito, mas lalo namang lumakas ang loob ni Kimberly na magpursigi sa buhay. She wants to prove herself, ipapakita niya sa buong pamilya ni Alex na ang dating babaeng kinukutya nila ay nawala na.

Blair endured a marriage of convenience with the renowned racing driver, Ethan, for three long years. Despite her love and devotion, all she received in return were betrayal and humiliation. When Blair finally gathers the courage to divorce Ethan, fate deals her a cruel blow in the form of a car accident. Shockingly, the vehicle responsible for her injuries is none other than her ex-husband Ethan's car itself! Determined to sever all ties with Ethan and vanish from his life, Blair concocts a plan to fake her own death. However, she knows she cannot leave Ethan's life without a lasting reminder, and the most poignant reminder of all is the child growing within her womb.

The night my husband, William Costello, was assassinated by his enemies was supposed to be a celebration—our wedding anniversary. I was dressed in his favorite red dress, waiting for him, when the phone rang. "Mr. Costello was shot at the harbor. The bullet went through the back of his head. He died on the spot." I collapsed to the floor. I clung to his belongings, mourning for a week straight. We even lost our unborn child during this time. Everyone said William and I were true love. Even the Don himself came to the funeral, resting a heavy hand on my shoulder with a sigh. He said, "All of Blackhaven knows you were the only woman he ever loved." Grief nearly destroyed me. I stood at the river's edge, ready to follow William into the afterlife. However, I overheard my sister-in-law, Emily Hawkins, leaning into my brother-in-law, Jones Costello, her voice dripping with a twisted affection. She purred, "William, I love you so much. Between Nina and me, who do you think is sexier?" "Of course it's you, babe!" came the husky reply. I stood frozen, my eyes wide and my body trembling. Why was Emily calling my brother-in-law by my husband's name?

Loveless marriage led to the annulment of Atlas and Olive. For almost half of their life they spend it together in hell, hurting each other physically and emotionally. As the separation was granted, they both thought that it was for the best. But fate had different plans for them. A baby came, unexpectedly. Trying to be good parents, they both tried to fix their mess. They conquer their indifferences. Was it all really because of the baby? Or, was it because they already felt attachment to each other? Did love finally exist to the both of them this time?

Celine and Franco had been married for a year, but Celine was completely unaware of the true reason behind Franco's decision to marry her. Following the passing of Franco's grandfather, he became more distant and cold towards her. Until one day, Franco shockingly filed for divorce and revealed that he had only married her to secure his inheritance from his grandfather. He even went as far as accusing her of being a gold digger and introduced another woman to her. Driven by anger, pain, and resentment, Celine signed the divorce papers and left without taking a single penny from Franco. She wanted to prove that she was not after his money. Just at that time, she discovered she was pregnant, and she made a promise to herself to protect her child from her ex-husband. After dedicating five years of hard work to building her own business, Celine turn up as a successful CEO, a powerful and influential woman known worldwide. She had risen to power and independently raised her son. However, one day, Franco expressed his desire to win her back and be a father to their son. The question remained: would she allow him to enter her life again?, or would she make him suffer for causing her pain?

Five years ago, my brother's fiancée died because of me. Five years later, I'm burned to a crisp and laid out on his autopsy table.