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For twenty-four years, Daphne believed she had it all—a loving husband, a successful career, and a son she adored. But beneath the surface of her perfect life lay a web of lies, betrayal, and a secret so devastating it could destroy everything she held dear. When Daphne overhears a chilling conversation between her husband, Stephen, and Rosie, the impoverished student she had generously sponsored, her world shatters. She learns that the child she carried and raised as her own is not hers by blood, but the product of a twisted scheme orchestrated by the two people she trusted most. Determined to protect herself and reclaim her life, Daphne devises a plan of her own—one that will exact the ultimate revenge. As the years pass, Daphne plays the role of the devoted mother and wife, biding her time. But when her son returns from studying abroad, the truth finally comes to light in a dramatic public showdown. With her assets transferred and her family turned against her, Daphne must confront the ultimate betrayal—and reveal the shocking twist that will leave everyone reeling.

Locked away deep down in the newly claimed castle for the Demon King, Kalika Archelion, a young immortal woman awaits in her dungeon prison. Her spirit broken many times, over, and over again. despite this, she refuses to give up on one day freeing herself of the confinements of her now demonic sisters Lillian. The very sister she had executed. The very sister that is now the Demon Queen of their now fallen country that is still embroiled in the war of human versus demons. Now peering through the darkness, Kalika resigns herself to biding her time. awaiting for the opportunity that she may use to escape this cruel predicament to grasp control over her own life once more. With an uncertain future, and vile schemes lurking in the background. Kalika must steel herself, preparing for the worst to come as there is no hope of escape or rescue. Just a deep dark abyss that is so dark, that it is practically corruptive. [THIS STORY WILL HAVE MATURE THEMES INCLUDED] [Updated Every 3-4 Days] {Artist: Sikeseeing}

For over 2,000 years, the Vampire Queen has held her beloved in her heart, their love unbroken by time or fate. But tragedy strikes when her beloved is cruelly taken from her by a group of reckless heirs—the children and relatives of Max William & Robert William. Driven by an unrelenting thirst for vengeance, the Queen swears to destroy the bloodline that destroyed her world. Disguising her true identity, she infiltrates the William family, biding her time as she prepares to enact her wrath upon those who killed the one she loved. ________________________________________ Instagram: https://bit.ly/4eKhiLc Facebook: https://bit.ly/3zC4PKS Telegram: https://bit.ly/47KC77a Twitter: https://bit.ly/402M7Hd _________________________________________

Shortly after Lu Xun creates an alternate account in 'Heavenly Earth,' he transmigrates into this Xianxia style game and becomes a glorious NPC. He discovers that he has transmigrated to a time three years into the past. He originally plans to accumulate his strength and bide his time while idiotic players appeared in copious numbers. Planning to issue quests to them so that they would be of use to him, he never expects that he would encounter difficulties from the get-go. Now, the very first problem he has to face is... a 'female devil' who can't be easily described in a few words... "There's something wrong with this account!" Lu Xun exclaims.

“Robert must be told,” Ned said. “If what you say is true, if even a part of it is true, the king must hear it for himself.” “And what proof shall we lay before him? My words against theirs? My little birds against the queen and the Kingslayer, against his brothers and his council, against the Wardens of East and West, against all the might of Casterly Rock? Pray, send for Ser Ilyn directly, it will save us all some time. I know where that road ends.” “Yet if what you say is true, they will only bide their time and make another attempt.” “Indeed they will,” said Varys, “and sooner rather than later, I do fear. You are making them most anxious, Lord Eddard. But my little birds will be listening, and together we may be able to forestall them, you and I.” He rose and pulled up his cowl so his face was hidden once more. “Thank you for the wine. We will speak again. When you see me next at council, be certain to treat me with your accustomed contempt. You should not find it difficult.” He was at the door when Ned called, “Varys.” The eunuch turned back. “How did Jon Arryn die?” “I wondered when you would get around to that.” “Tell me.” “The tears of Lys

*Slow-Burn, Progression-Fantasy* I have added the number of words beside the chapter name, so divide it by 1.5k and take the quotient as the number of chapters released in mass. Synopsis: The World is currently in the Kali Yuga, the fourth and final era before its renewal. With corruption slowly tainting their fabric of existence, degrading their morals as they stumbled through the ages, humanity now awaits its purification at the hands of divine entities. Will they fight back? Or accept their Eradication? Dhruva, who arrived at a Gurukul, oblivious of his roots to the mystic world, found himself caught in the crossfire of an eternal conflict between Devatas and Asuras. Having his view of this world suddenly turned upside down, he now has to rearrange his priorities and swiftly adapt to the new deadly environment with only three lives in hand. But fate has different things in mind. Setting its wheels in motion, seven young bloods from prominent ancient families were suddenly selected, in a secret plot to preserve humanity. Trying to find balance between defending the World from the Asuras below and being a canon fodder for the higher beings and Devatas above, humanity now has to bide for time, so that it can accumulate enough power by delving into the dungeons guarded by Temples. Where does the end of this journey lie? And who should they even fight against? They must now wade through a perilous journey filled with sacrifices and helplessness, struggling to keep their loved ones safe in a world that's falling apart. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx This story will take time to pick up its pace, with the starting arcs meant for establishing the world and its systems, having action sprinkled between slices of academy life, little bit of romance and a whole lot of training. At this moment in time, there's about 210k(will be updated continuously) words in total, so it will provide a good enough binge for a night. I'm looking forward to your comments and critiques, so I hope you have fun reading my story. Thanks for your time. Updates: Probably every three days. Sometimes the juices flow naturally, and sometimes I need to squeeze my emotions hard enough. But they will usually have more than 4k words considering the recent trend. Disclaimer: This work is like my zeroth draft to finalize the structure of the story I have thought about. I was hoping to get feedback along the journey but well... Later things will be made much more concise and will start at a different point in subsequent drafts. Thanks to those who are willing to see how this world shapes up.

【Light Version Synopsis】 Born into poverty, orphaned, and abandoned by his pretty fiancee, our protagonist seems ripe for a standard rags-to-riches story. But fate takes a turn when his fiancee suddenly changes her mind: "I'm not calling off the engagement! And I'll cover all living expenses while we live together!" With nothing to lose, he agrees. But something seems off about his fiancee after one night together... ———————— 【Serious Version Synopsis】 As demons wreak havoc across the continent of Divine Land, humanity retreats to sprawling metropolises, barely clinging to survival amidst rising discord. From north to south, divisions deepen; noble houses and imperial factions clash incessantly; the common folk suffer under oppression; and roving bands of rebels bide their time, ready to upheave the fragile order at a moment's notice. Describing this human world in two words? Utter chaos, a quagmire. Transmigrated into this world, the frail youth Cheng Jinyang sets two modest goals for himself: 1. To regain his health through physical training. 2. To become stronger! (Note: As the title suggests, all the heroines in this novel are not quite 'Normal'.) ============ Translation Disclaimer: I do not own the rights to this novel. I am solely responsible for the translation efforts. If you like the novel, please help me by giving a review and power stones. This series is currently being hosted on Hiraethtranslation. For advanced chapters : https://hiraethtranslation.com/novel/girl-theres-something-wrong-with-you/

Osias wanted nothing more than to… live. Was such a wish too audacious to desire? Were the blood-born destined to live such tragic tales? Why, why did it feel as though he was forced to either bleed himself or spill the blood of others to live? Enough… he had enough. A pair of blood-born brothers were all that was left from the fallen Band of the Red Sky. Detestable blood-borns, vile spawn who were to be eradicated off the face of the Wailing Chain. So the Three Factions put aside their feuds in order to slaughter them all. Yet Osias and Kiran still live despite this — they still move forward to escape, fight, and survive as they are pursued. Alone, these two ghosts of a dreadful Band of blood born that flooded the south in blood will bide their time as they carry on the Path of Blood, inheriting all that was entrusted to them. The Wailing Chain was theirs for the taking. The Three Factions will suffer for what they’ve done to them. Armies will spill enough blood to raise a sea in the wake of the brothers' resentment. But not yet. The world wouldn’t bleed until Osias and Kiran obtained the strength required to do so. ----------------- What to expect: • Blood Powers • Dark Fantasy-esque • Wars, Armies, Power Progression • No System • Cruel, Grim World (First Chapter is enough…) • Smidges of romance • Anti-Hero Prog (Spoiler - nears villain) *The world of BTTVE has A LOT of secrets and plans that are not made available to the reader upfront. Try to enjoy the path to the answers - there's going to be a lot that you don't understand at first because there's a lot Osias doesn't know about the new world he's in! Also sorry for the POV changes in the first few chapters… the setting calls for it, there isn’t much to the beginning if we read it entirely from a cripple’s perspective.

Selena Yingyue Zhao, daughter of the late Zhao Bohai, does not want any part of what she thinks her father has planned for her. All her life she had fought for her own legacy, biding her time and following the rules in the hopes that one day she might leave her godforsaken surname behind in favour of the freedom she had been denied. However, Yingyue quickly learns that taking the reins of a predetermined fate and steering it off course is not as easy as she first thought it to be. With time running out; secrets being unearthed left, right and centre, and every step a possible landmine waiting to blow up what Zhao Yingyue thought would be the beginning of her new life quickly becomes the beginning of a horrific nightmare. While she wrestles with her new dizzying normal and the huge expectations that had been placed on her shoulders, her previous life, and everything she knew in it, is falling apart right under her feet. It is, of course, no help at all that a certain charming business rival may perhaps be just the one to help her make her mark in the business world and stand on her own two feet. But, with such smooth-talking tendencies, how could that possibly end well in any essence of the word?

In the kingdom of Ustaria, power and ambition rule, and the throne is the ultimate prize. As the once-mighty King Harley Pennington succumbs to age and illness, the question of who will succeed him sets the royal family and noble houses into a spiraling conflict. Harley, a shrewd but frail monarch, clings desperately to his power, unable to choose between his children, each vying for the throne in their own way. His favoritism toward his reckless youngest son, Prince David, blinds him to the chaos he is creating, as the kingdom teeters on the edge of collapse. The eldest son, Prince Harris, is a seasoned warrior and natural leader, but his impulsive nature and reliance on brute strength make him a divisive figure at court. Princess Ruby, the youngest daughter, is beloved by the people for her intelligence and grace, yet she remains entangled in the webs of court intrigue, unwillingly used as a political pawn. Princess Lilliana, with her foreign ties and secret ambitions, hides her cunning behind a mask of loyalty, biding her time to make her own play for power. Meanwhile, Lord Hugo Wilde, a cunning and vengeful noble, plots in the shadows to usurp the Pennington dynasty. His son, Elliot Wilde, a charming yet calculating figure, is caught between his father’s ambition and his growing love for Princess Ruby. As their dangerous romance unfolds, Elliot becomes embroiled in the deadly game of thrones, balancing his loyalty to his father with the allure of true love. Within the royal court, alliances shift and betrayals simmer beneath the surface. The noble houses, restless and hungry for power, begin to align themselves with different heirs. Foreign nations bribe Ustaria’s nobility, stoking the flames of civil war, and the kingdom is soon caught in a storm of political machinations, secret affairs, and deadly rivalries. As King Harley’s grip on the throne loosens, the Pennington children—each with their own secrets, desires, and dark pasts—are thrust into a brutal contest for the crown. Old loyalties are shattered, and trust becomes a rare commodity. When the king finally falls, the battle for Ustaria’s future will begin, and the cost of the crown may be more than any of them can bear. In this tale of power, betrayal, and love, the true enemy may not be the one holding the sword, but the one holding your heart.

Tiberius Marlowe has silent power in his step-a storm repressed behind an impenetrable mask of coolness. Every glance was sharp, lethal, a reminder that his empire didn't come as some mistake. And right at his side, in every shadowy alley, were the enemies, with Nikolai Drakos most at the fore, chief rival to him in the cutthroat billionaire world. Nikolai’s relentless ambition and cold, calculated moves drive him ever closer to Tiber’s throne, creating a tension that pulses like an unspoken promise of war. Ivy Cadler is cool, calculated, and sartorially impressive in the high-stakes game of politics, wielding her power and scandals with characteristic poise. She is Tiber's mistress, his sword in a Savile Row suit, working her way through society's upper echelons to solidify his grasp from within. Every stolen glance, every whispered confidence between them, represents a bond forged in ambition, a mutual seduction tempered with danger. Their involvement is not some trivial affair but an alliance of twisted purpose, of power and lust precariously poised on a razor's edge. Yet wrapped inside Tiber's success was an anger so still and quiet, building with every pulse of the heart that was broken called Cassandra Marlowe. Now his bride, jilted, Cassandra's ghostly presence haunted in quiet resentment stitched into the fabric of his life; she was the ghost of his choices, biding her time to strike. Each time he touches Ivy, every scheme he devises to kill Nikolai-Cassandra sees. Her vengeance, planned with a smile masking anger so cold it could shatter them all. But as Tiber navigates his realm, his calculated steps draw him closer to the shadows he cannot control. At the core of his domain, where all friends bear the mien of foes and love is a deadly poison in the veins, one wrong move spells the dénouement of his carefully constructed reign. With Nikolai at his back, Ivy hiding secrets of her own, and Cassandra's silent fury burning ever closer, Tiber's world is a chessboard of betrayal just waiting to unravel. And just when he thought he knew how to play the game well, it may just be that the deadliest enemy of all is the one he never saw coming.

Once the most feared Demon Lord in the realm, Ash ruled with absolute power—until a fateful battle with the heroes stripped him of his throne, his might, and ultimately, his life. But fate had other plans. Reincarnated as a lowly slave in a foreign land, Ash wakes up in chains, bound by the cruel forces he once despised. Now, in a world where his power is diminished, he must navigate a life of servitude, biding his time and learning to survive under the watchful eye of his new mistress, the enigmatic and formidable Lady Lila. Though shackled, Ash refuses to give up his ambition. With the help of Mara, a fellow slave with hidden strength, Ash embarks on a secret journey to reclaim his lost power, unraveling ancient magic that begins to stir deep within him. As he grows stronger, he forges unlikely alliances, tests his loyalty, and discovers a forbidden romance that ignites his heart and mind. But as whispers of his true identity spread and enemies close in, Ash must tread carefully, knowing that one misstep could cost him everything. Will he rise again to the height of his former glory, or will he be forever bound by chains of destiny? In a world where betrayal and desire walk hand in hand, Ash must learn that even a fallen demon lord can find strength, friendship, and love—even from the depths of darkness.

In the highest realm known as the Chaos, Xuan Jiutian was a name that echoed across the heavens, signifying unrivaled strength and divine mastery. Feared by gods and revered by celestial beings, Xuan Jiutian stood at the peak of all creation, ruling with absolute power. However, even the greatest beings are not immune to betrayal. In a carefully orchestrated plot, those closest to him stripped him of his power, leaving him for dead. But Xuan Jiutian had foreseen their treachery. In his final moments, he sent a wisp of his soul to the mortal realm, allowing him to be reborn on Earth as Feng Yunxian, a young boy with no martial skills or cultivation. Now, as Feng Yunxian, he begins his journey anew, hiding his past while slowly rebuilding his strength. With only his vast knowledge of cultivation from his past life, he must climb from the bottom, uncover the mysteries behind his betrayal, and reclaim the power that was once his. His enemies, still ignorant of his survival, continue to scheme, but Feng Yunxian bides his time, waiting for the moment to reveal his true identity as Xuan Jiutian and exact his revenge. Earth is merely the first step in his plan. As he rises through the realms, taming mythical beasts, acquiring legendary artifacts, and forming both alliances and rivalries, Feng Yunxian will stop at nothing to return to the Chaos and reclaim his throne. In the end, the Chaos itself will tremble as the Divine Immortal returns to shatter the heavens once more.

When Tech Billionaire Noah McKinney returned to Rocky plains after a tragedy rocked his world, grief was supposed to take preeminence well not before sparks began to fly between him and his sister's best friend. Alice Greene couldn’t care for anything else but her goddaughter and favorite pupils' well-being, even if it means fighting this cold being who had been granted sole custody of Naomi, she was willing to ensure her goddaughter had a wonderful life and got a fair deal whatever it takes. If whatever it takes means being bound in conjugal bliss but that of convenience to an emotionless Billionaire, then so be it.

Vampires took over the surface of the earth aka Surface world. Using a large portion of the human population as fuel, they created a barrier covering the entire planet, blocking the sun from having any effect at all, thus rendering them virtually invincible. Keep human cattle farms with feed lots, for the purposes of feeding. ‘Free Humans’ have created underground civilizations of varying scale and power – larger underground metropolises even mimic the sky and clouds. With the intention of building up their strength in order to return to the surface, the Free Humans have been biding their time, forming alliances, sharing information, and fighting amongst themselves. On a routine cache expedition, a group of Scavengers find more than they bargained for, including a strange man who appears to be far more than he claims...

Ever since she was a child, Ye Jiao was treated as trash in Chen Kingdom. Suffering from countless beatings and endless humiliation, Ye Jiao endured the harsh life without being able to do anything. Only a rare few cared for her and showed her warmth in this cruel world. But the Heavens didn’t give her the chance to live peacefully. It took the little things she had and pushed her over the edge into the bottomless abyss. Filled with despair and sadness, she had to hide and bide her time as a lot of people wished for her death. “I have lost everything; you can’t take anything else from me. But I will gain much from this in my path as Eon Energy Master---I’ll not give up and someday, I’ll reach the peak.” Her small hand plucked the stem of the white lily flower and gripped it tight, with determination flashing across her eyes. Trash? Her small lips curved up, tinged in mockery. Even if everyone around her wished to kill her, she would never give up. She will show them who the real trash was and become the greatest genius in the world! Even if the entire world was against her, she would not cower. She will reach the peak. ---- Story set in fictional world with different cultivation method Word count: 900-1500 words/chapter Special thanks for webnovel reader Cookiejiyen who had created the beautiful cover *sending hearts* Note: no reverse harem Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/pBy2wGB ... Other novels: -Flowers Bloom from Battlefield [complete] - Under the Veil of Night [complete] - 1 Year of Beginning [complete] - Villain Lady [complete] - Science and Fantasy [complete] - 2 Years of Restarting [complete] - Forgotten Legend of the Bloodied Flower [on going] - The Quiet Empress [on going] ... Follow me on IG: @sora100518

Dedy Endang, adalah seorang lulusan magister dari universitas utama Inggris, yang menarik perhatian perusahaan manufaktur senjata ternama dunia karena thesis dan kasusnya ketika sarjana. Namun, sebuah aksi terorisme yang dilakukan oleh pihak geng motor berkekuatan super memaksanya membuat keputusan sulit yang melibatkan masa lalunya.

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I’ve silently watched her for a year, staying hidden in the shadows, biding my time. She may know me as two different men, but she doesn’t have a clue what I’ve done. She unknowingly became mine the moment my eyes touched her beauty. But I’ve done things… things she may not be able to forgive. I know all her secrets, her habits, her preferred coffee, what she does in her spare time, her favorite lingerie brand, and that she sleeps naked. At night, I watch her from her window. During the day, I watch her from my computer. She innocently bares her heart and body to me, and I soak up every fucking second of it. I’ve stayed away, but I’m tired of watching her from afar. It’s time Poppy finds out just who I am and what I’m willing to do to take what’s mine. She may hate me when she finds out the lengths I’ve gone to with the things I’ve done, but she has no choice but to accept it. She will be my wife. She will mother my children. I will claim every part of her heart, body, and soul. Anything else is unacceptable. Poppy Lexington has become my endless obsession. I will become her uncontrollable addiction. Disclaimer Not intended for readers under the age of 18 due to explicit language and sexual acts. If a twisted-obsessed-stalker that likes to watch his prey unawares is not to your tastes, then you may want to skip this one. You have been warned.

In the small city of Haverfall, lived Caspian, a renowned detective. He was just an ordinary person until one day, a mysterious incident happened. "Can you please move out of the way?" said Caspian as the crowd moved to let him pass through. He parked his car and entered the house of the incident. As he entered the room of the crime scene, he could only gasp at the sight, "What the f—" It was a bloody mess. Guts were all over the place, even the ceiling. As he looked at the body, he saw that the torso of the victim was utterly obliterated. There were no clues... not a single one. But Caspian is a stubborn man, so he tries to find everything and comes across a mysterious group. He warned them not to move, or he'll shoot, but without a care, they didn't listen. Caspian shot, but to his surprise, one of them even laughed. He didn't know what had happened, but he was knocked out. Just after that day, his mother, an agent from an unknown organization, told him to stop investigating and that they'll handle it. He was angry, but he knew he couldn't do anything about it, but he planned on investigating regardless of the consequences. A few more murders happened, and Caspian eventually got caught investigating something without proper permission and was suspended. That's where it all happened, an encounter with the unknown, something that didn't die no matter how much he tried to kill it—the encounter with the supernatural. Mysteries begin to unsolve as the dark secrets of the world hold true. The fate of the world bides within him... the oath sworn by the apocalypse. This is the path of the Condemned. (It's pretty light-hearted, so you don't have to worry. No NTR, No cuckoldry, No UB, No bad tags. Just good old harem with a plot instead of pure harem. Small warning though, the MC won't be immediately strong since that would make no sense storywise. He will still need to train to be able to reach the strength everyone else has. [I could just make him gain a power-up but that would be too easy, LMAO]. Also, English is my third language, so I'm sorry if I have a lot of typos/grammatical errors.) Uploaded Rate: 3-4 Chapters per week Upload Schedule: M-T-T-F Words per Chapter: 1500 Minimum Disclaimer: The cover is not mine, so if you own it, please inform me, and I'll gladly take it down.

Five years ago, Wen Mian was branded with the stigma of climbing into her adoptive brother's bed, a finger pointed at her spine. Everyone said she was an ingrate, unable to appreciate the new life the Pei Family had given her, and instead repaying kindness with enmity. Only she knew that this so-called favor was nothing but an unfathomably deep hell on earth. After five years of grinding hardship, Wen Mian had almost died abroad. When she came back, she was a changed woman, swearing to make every member of the Pei Family pay. She had thought this was a desperate dead-end gambit. But unexpectedly, the adoptive brother who had sent her away was like an annoying piece of gum stuck to her shoe, following her everywhere. She killed, he handed her the knife, she sought revenge, he silenced the witnesses. Finally, Wen Mian couldn't help it— "What exactly do you want?" And that man, who had bided his time for so many years, finally showed his true colors, "Can't you see? I've been doing it all for you."

The most dependable (sarcastic) assassin -- Gao Xuan. Developing himself with an inventory of powerful gear. A master of biding his time, backstabbing, and brutalizing weaklings. Don’t love me. Nothing would come out of this. I am an assassin without feelings.

My father, the Alpha of the Bright Moon Pack was tortured to death by Reid, the Alpha of the Dark Night Pack, with a butterfly knife. My mother, the Luna, was forced to apologize to the masses as she stood up on a public podium, where she cut herself into pieces. My mentor, Gale, fought the enemy alone to save me, and was never seen again. Gale's son, Pirlo, dragged me out as I tried to return to the Pack in an attempt to rescue my father and other loyal Pack members, telling me to live well. "You are now the heir of the Bright Moon Pack, and everyone sacrificed themselves to save you. You have a responsibility now, understand?" He also told me to hide my identity by disguising myself with a new identity: Gina Miller, his younger sister and an Omega. However, just as we managed to escape, he told me, "Sorry, I think I will go back to take a look…" I watched as my brother turned around and walked towards hell on earth, wishing that it was me instead. Even so, I have a heavy responsibility on my shoulders, and I cannot decide lightly what I should do with my own life now. I waited at the location where we separated, only to be betrayed in return—I believed that Dolly was a friend who suffered the same situation I did, and though I initially believed that she sold me out for her own freedom, it turned out that she sacrificed too much for me. Captured and brought to Reid, I felt a shiver in my blood as he narrowed his eyes at me. "What's your name?" I managed to trick him and became a slave of the Dark Night Pack, hiding my age and biding my time before I become an adult, awaken my Wolf, and strengthen my supernatural abilities. Then, I would avenge my Pack, my parents, my mentor, and my brother! When Reid's daughter reached adulthood, he gathered the Alphas and Betas of neighboring Packs who were without mates to pick the best for his daughter. Elo, an Alpha, hated Reid and had no intention of taking part in some inane banquet, but his best friend Plon dragged him along, using intelligence gathering as an excuse. Elo was then surprised to find that the food offered at the table of the Dark Night Pack was delicious, and he slept soundly after hearing the verse of a simple tune despite being an insomniac. Moreover, he seemed to pick up an alluring scent in his dreams, and decided he must find the musician!

Summary : Cinta yang terpisahkan oleh maut saat ingin melupakan masa lalunya Namun takdir mempertemukannya kembali Dengan harapan yang tersisa hestya silvia berusaha mendapatkan kembali cinta yang dulu telah hilang.