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For three years, Elizabeth "Liz" Carter endured a loveless marriage to Dante Steele, the cold and indifferent CEO who only had eyes for his white moonlight, Maria sinclair. Their union was nothing more than a contract—a duty she upheld because she believed in love. But love wasn’t enough. On a stormy night when Liz suffered the devastating loss of their unborn child, Dante left her behind to jet off with Maria sinclair. Heartbroken and humiliated, Liz finally realized she would never win his heart. She signed the divorce papers and vanished without a trace. Two years later, Liz returns as a dazzling, successful entrepreneur, her heart locked away and her life surrounded by admirers. But Dante isn't ready to let her go. Cornering her at a gala, he drops a shocking revelation: he never signed the divorce decree. As Dante fights to win back her love, Liz is faced with the ultimate question—should she give him a second chance, or leave the man who once destroyed her for good? A tale of heartbreak, revenge, and redemption, Vows of Betrayal is a gripping romance about finding self-worth and true love amidst pain and betrayal.

Reeling from the shame, anger, embarrassment of his break up with the love of his life publicly, Kieran White had gotten involved with a common waitress at the pub he visited. They had hit it off and soon had a one night stand that led to them signing a contract marriage of five years so Kieran could head his family's business. What Edwina Hall had thought was a dream come true soon came shattering with a reality so blindly forced into her face when her husband asked her to sign the divorce papers he presented to her. Devastated, she had signed the papers and had left her cold-hearted ex-husband alone only to realize that she was pregnant with his son. Five years later, the duo crossed part in the most unlikely places and this time, the tables had turned as Kieran would do anything to get Edwina to notice him and most importantly, be with him again. Would Edwina continue to feign indifference to the man who had her heart and the father of her son or would she ignore him and move on with someone else?

He married the daughter of the Lancaster family purely for revenge. He expected her to be obedient and submissive, not to resist or show emotions—a perfect pawn in his plan for vengeance. However, when his gaze locked onto the third daughter of the Lancaster family, the one who barged into the living room was her—disheveled and stained with blood. She seemed ordinary, but beneath the surface, she hid an unknown sharpness. "Do you love me?" he asked coldly. "You're crazy!" she rolled her eyes in disdain. In that moment, he smiled with satisfaction, believing he had everything under control. But she fought back. Marrying him was merely one step in her own plan. Four years later, with the Lancaster family completely destroyed, she threw the divorce papers in his face, smiling like the final victor: "Albert Wilson, have you finished using me? Thank you for making me think I once loved you. Now, never see me again, even in death." Just as she turned to leave in triumph, she accidentally walked into a gang's arms deal, and an explosion forever separated her from him. It was only when he found the two-month pregnancy test result among her belongings that he realized he had lost the only salvation of his life.

While they mine for gold, I dig graves. While they use healing ointment, I munch on graveyard grass. While they take Mana Potions, I light incense and candles. While they meditate to recover, I rest in a coffin, While they attack with magic, I retaliate by tossing paper money. ... Let's see how a skeleton turns the tables in an online game, stirring up chaos to become the ultimate boss!

With just three sentences, you convinced the Paladin to spend five thousand Gold Coins for you. You truly are a master of the Undead who thoroughly understands human nature! … "Respected Master Amberser, after our review by the editors at 'Legendary Spells' Publishing, we regret to inform you that your paper 'Research on the Non-Humanoid Form Modification of Undead Creatures' is unsuitable for publication in our monthly magazine. We suggest that you submit your work to a magical academic journal with less stringent review requirements." A burst of ghostly blue flame erupted from the tips of fingers, reducing the rejection letter. "Damn it! You bastards are purely discriminating against liches, discriminating against undead magic!!!" "Drop dead!"

Rumor has it that Big Boss Quan, a man of overwhelming power, was forced into a shotgun wedding overnight because of a baby. Rumor has it that his wife is the lucky cinderella in a rags-to-riches story. Hidden beneath the rumors, he is the "I want to turn over and be the boss!" "In your dreams!" On their wedding night, she drunkenly declared her sovereignty, only to be met with a starving tiger pouncing on its prey. "Sign it! We're getting a divorce!" Looking at the divorce agreement, he sneered, Raised his hand, tore it to shreds, and cornered her against the wall, "Liuying, what right do you have to ask for a divorce?" "She's back!" "What? You think you can push me away with a piece of paper? Dream on!" One day, the woman sighed with a troubled expression, "Ah, husband, people are saying you're the stepdad!" Big Boss Quan roared furiously, "I'm the damn biological father! If anyone dares to spread rumors again, I'll chop him! "

Viral Book Call Entry Lesly was just your typical kind of sadistic high school gym teacher, having her idyllic life disturbed when she was taken away by this strange butler, who informed her about her being the true heiress of a fallen family.  That wasn't all; he was asking her to sign the papers to marry a husband whom she had never met before. Normally, she would just laugh at them before running away —if it weren't for them threatening her, and that, with the (for her) most important hostage. On her first day in the villa of her new husband, she barged in on her stepson, entwined in a brunette girl, not stopping the deed just because of her presence. Clearly a psycho. Next was the husband, who enticed her with money if she stayed for a year, slept in his bed, and played his wife.  Lesly decided to go through with it for the good ol' money - however, after being introduced properly to her psycho stepson with ravishingly handsome looks, she had a feeling that things in this house would develop in a dangerous direction. And she should be proven right.

Malia Brown thought she had it all—until her perfect world shattered. Married to Nixus Salvatore, a powerful CEO, she endured his neglect and obsession with another woman, Selene. When tragedy strikes and Nixus abandons her in her darkest hour, Malia walks away, signing the divorce papers and vowing never to look back. Two years later, Malia returns, stronger and more successful than ever, only to find their divorce never went through. Now, Nixus wants her back, but the scars of their past run deep. As jealousy, power games, and desire collide, Malia must decide if she can ever forgive the man who broke her—or if she’s finally ready to break free for good. Passion, betrayal, and a fight for love—who will win in the game of possession?

Lin Beifan traveled through the world composed of countless urban web articles and became a villain. He has a wishing system and can make a wish every day. With the ability of the system and his own rude operations, he broke all the protagonists, and the world line was chaotic. So, Tiandao repeated the plot and cursed Lin Beifan. For whatever wish he made, the enemy would get double! Lin Beifan chuckled: “That’s it?” “I make a wish to keep my body temperature at 36.8 degrees!” The first protagonist’s brain burned to 73.6 degrees, died! “I make a wish to sleep 12 hours a day!” The 2nd protagonist becomes a vegetative person, die! “I make a wish that I will be crushed to death by a 120-pound beauty!” The third protagonist was crushed into a piece of paper by a 240-pound fat girl, pawn! Just like that, the plot is messed up again! For Access To Upto 100 Chapters Before Anyone Else, Visit — Patreon.com/itsyourstorypage

It was started with a harmless request, "Jessica, clear out a room for Zoey, she'll be moving in with us for the time being." Jessica's marriage soon ended when that 'guest' climbed up the ladder, from a guest room downstairs, to Jessica's bedroom, and then, her husband's bed. After losing in the fight for her husband's attention and love, Jessica realized it was time to wear back her garment of dignity and respect. She signed the divorce papers and left the country. Two years later, she returned as the heiress to a conglomerate, but her husband was at the airport, waiting to welcome her home. "When did I say I didn't love you, Jessica?" he asked.

Esmeralda's revenge is ignited when she catches her husband cheating with her best friend. She discovers she was drugged and compelled to sign a paper declaring the transfer of will from her to husband.In a bid to flee from an assassination attempt,she gets involved in accident and finds herself in a strange environment. She spends the next few years of her life orchestrating a plan for her revenge under the protection of her saviour.She appears three years later with a new identity and meets with her ex-husband's business rival for a beneficial collaboration. As lies,deceits and revenge entwines,can Esmeralda let go of her past and find love or will her obsession for revenge force her into a life of regret and lonliness?

Claire Reed thought she married the man of her dreams, Evander Kensington, but she had no idea that their marriage was built on a lie; a family vow that trapped him by her side. His heart, however, belonged to another woman, his white lotus. No matter how hard Claire tried to win Evander’s love, he only grew colder, and his family treated her like she didn’t exist. When she lost their unborn child, Claire’s world shattered. She wanted to see Evander, but he didn't bother to check on her. Instead, he went to meet that white lotus. Unable to bear the betrayal, she decided to free Evander from this marriage, leaving behind a letter and divorce papers, claiming she now had someone else she loved! ~~~~ "You’re mine, and I’ll never let you go!” he declared, his voice dark with possessiveness. “But I don’t want you anymore! You can have Susan—I’m now in love with someone else!” Claire shot back, her words sharp and final. "You can't be with anyone. Do you even know how sleepless nights I've without you?" Evander's hold on her tightened. "I'll see how you become some else when I'll claim you," he pronounced before crashing his lips on her.

Waking up inside the ruins of an orphanage, Alexander finds himself chained and sold to slavery. A modern metallurgist, trapped in ancient times, watch as he tries to play with the cards fate dealt him. He will make plate armor, invent paper, build roads, teach governance and many more, as he tries to carve a place for himself. But how can such things not attract jealous eyes? The naval superpower- Cantagena, The unstoppable army of- Exolas, The superpower of the east- Adhania, The mercantile confederation- Sybarsis, The religious fanatics- Iyizarid, And the ever-present- Barbarians of the Barren Forrest, All want something from each other. In this ocean of sharks, follow a small carp as it struggles to leap through the dragon gate and establish a dynasty to outlast them all. The cover is not mine. If you are the owner of this cover, comment and I will remove it.

Emma’s life takes a dark turn as she is forced into marrying a man she barely knows. The man who is not only twice her age but also the father of her ex-boyfriend. She realizes that her fate is now inextricably tied to his, and there is no way out of this unwanted marriage. And within a day her life changes forever as she is whisked into a flash marriage with her billionaire father-in-law who has vowed to make her life a living hell. ****** “Just sign the paper, or are you too eager to lose a finger?” I was terrified, but I knew that giving in was not an option. And giving in to his demands would only lead to more pain and suffering. Both were saying there will only be one person who will end up suffering, and it would be me.  “Ahhhh...” I screamed in pain as I felt the knife poke my index finger. The blood dripped slowly onto the table, making more tears stream down my face. And I give up, knowing that my only chance of survival was to comply with his demands.  “Stop. I will marry you.” I cried out, feeling defeated and broken, and within moments, the maniacal look in his eyes turned to that of triumph. He had won. “Good choice.” The stranger’s eyes shone with a dangerous glint as he smiled triumphantly, knowing he had finally broken me. He handed me a pen. I felt a part of me that wanted to scream, to claw my way out, but I was crushed under the weight of inevitability. I had no choice but to surrender. I signed the marriage certificate, barely aware of the consequences as my hand moved on its own.      

You never know the value of something until you lose it? For Brooke that couldn't have been more farther from the truth! After being cheated by her husband and younger sister, Brooke's miserable life of abuse takes a complete turn for the better when she finally signs the divorce papers! But things are only just getting better! What's this? She's been made joint heir to a multi-billion dollar company?! She's bought her stepfather's puny agency?! She's now the richest woman in the country?! And as an added bonus, her contract marriage husband is handsome and dotes on her every second of the day! Hold your horses, buckle your seats and witness one of the greatest, husband spoiling wife stories you'll ever see! With satisfying face slaps lurking at every corner!

"I swear I will make them pay with everything I have. I will use my very own blood to sign the documents that will end them if I must!” To Champagne Gold, life was always like a fast-moving truck with no brakes and a drunk driver, one she couldn't avoid. At the age of five, she lost her parents in a helicopter crash. Life after that was one problem to another but she held on... until her grandfather passed away as well. With his death came the loss of her position of CEO and her hard-earned shares. As if that was not enough, she was served with divorce papers and the revelation of her husband's adultery with her cousin. Dealt with one too many blows, Champagne sought to end it all. Perhaps she could be reincarnated or whisked away to another world like the books she read before, but that was not to be. Instead, a mysterious man entered her life. "Rather than escape like a coward, I can give you the power and resources to carry out your revenge. I have but one condition―marry me.” Champagne held her lips between her teeth and took the offer. However, just when she believed her new life was going smoothly, she found out another painful secret. One more painful than any she had discovered before. She had undergone a uterus removal procedure and she didn't even know it. Now Champagne is more determined than ever to get revenge on everyone who wronged her. She would do and give everything to make them pay for taking away something so precious from her.

Transmigrated as the young Earl of a declining noble family, Paul Grayman sets out to take his territory to the peak. Armed with the knowledge of the modern world, he will create firearms, paper, porcelain, industrial tools and much more. Follow Paul, as he treads against the currents of time, fighting Noble Lords, Secret Magic Organizations, Magical Races and a Corrupt Church, ushering in the age of industrialization in the backwater world... ---------------------------------------------------------------- Hey Guys... So W3BN0V3L rejected my C0NTRACT request... They didn't specify why... So if you want to support me for my work... Please join me on P@TR30N.C0M/CinderTL And remember it's /CinderTL, I lost the former account because I don't remember the email it was made on... READ UPTO 200-250 Chapters AHEAD ON P4TR30N... The updates here will still be coming regularly... hopefully...

Yun Xi Transmigrated in a world of novels where she turned into a Supporting Villain Character who was the Female Lead’s sister-in-law, and will die at the hands of her husband who was Female Lead's brother and the Male Lead, Female Lead's husband. Because she did all the harm to the Female Lead that caused her to have nightmares. After transmigrating, the first thing she did was to get divorce from Female Lead's brother who had a sister complex. Yun Xi signed the divorce paper happily as she bid goodbye to everyone and thought she would live her own life as she pleased. But wasn’t she supposed to live her life happily from now on? Why the hell there an Apocalypse started all of a sudden? Wasn't this book world supposed to be only in the Romance genre? When did it turn into a Supernatural one? And Why did she turn into a stray cat and get picked up by her ex-husband again! "No! You let me go! I wanna go home!" Yun Xi tried to scratch him and flee to wherever her eyes went. But the guy looked at her with bloodshot eyes as he said with an aggrieved voice, "My wife left me, and now you also want to leave me? How can you be so heartless, little kitten?" Yun Xi, "..."

Anastasia Harrison, a young woman abused by her cruel family, thought her life was over when they forced her to marry Richard, the sleazy black sheep of the wealthy Wallace family. Meanwhile, her favored younger sister, Michelle, was set to marry Xavier, the elder brother, who was a CEO. Yet, an error at city hall ended up swapping their names on their respective marriage certificates. "What is this?! How are you married to Xavier Wallace?" "You're not getting any food or water until you sign the divorce papers!" To add fuel to the fire, the old Mr. and Mrs. Harrison passed away, leaving all their assets to Anastasia and not the rest of the family. This drove the Harrisons to their breaking point. To trade for a peaceful life, Anastasia was willing to leave her inheritance and leave the family, but the Harrisons had other plans in mind. They wanted to get rid of her. Permanently. However, it was by a stroke of luck that Anastasia was found by her new husband, Xavier, before her family succeeded. Determined to get her revenge, she struck a deal with Xavier. "Continue to be my wife and I will help you get your revenge!"

Zero Shift follows the story of Josuke, a powerful hybrid born from a devil and an elf, as he navigates a world divided by ancient rivalries and dark secrets. Together with Unit Zero, an elite squad of young warriors, Josuke battles dangerous foes, uncovers hidden truths about his lineage, and confronts a sinister conspiracy led by the Elders to maintain their grip on power. As Josuke struggles to master his chaotic abilities and balance his dual heritage, he faces betrayal, loss, and the ultimate challenge of becoming a symbol of hope in a universe on the brink of collapse.

The year is 5244, and humanity has been on pause. Despite centuries of technological advancements, society has stagnated, glued to their phones. Knowledge, ambition, and human connection have crumbled. SOB442 a 12 year old.Is different. A self-proclaimed genius in a sea of mindless phone addicts, he feels like the last person alive who craves something more—knowledge, purpose, meaning. In a world where even his family barely looks up from their devices, SOB442’s only friend is TFR100, a friend so absorbed in tech he barely knows how to speak.But everything changes the day they stumble upon a mysterious object in TFR’s basement: a “slab” unlike anything they’ve ever seen. Made of leather and filled with strange, thin sheets—paper—it carries a title: The Adventures of Shawn and Tucker. To SOB442, it’s not just a curiosity; it’s a relic from a forgotten era, a key to uncovering humanity’s lost history. Determined to uncover the truth behind the slab, SOB442 embarks on a quest to learn what the book holds and why it was buried in a world that’s forgotten how to read. Along the way, he’ll face resistance from a society that sees no value in the past, a government that thrives on ignorance, and his own doubts about whether one kid can reignite the spark of human curiosity. In a world where everyone is online, can one boy reconnect humanity to the stories that made it human?

I am Shu Tokino Croosalba and they call me ‘Shuki’ for short. I am married to Haimon Del Gazini, one of the most powerful and rich man in our city. It’s been one year ever since we got married, and everyone envy me for being with the most handsome and perfect guy in the city though… No one knows that behind his perfect life and perfect body, he had a deep secret that even I do not know. A secret that I wanted to unfold yet I cannot, even though we were married for one year, he never told me anything. Whenever I try to ask, he will end up saying, ‘don’t you ever trust me?’ then he would always say, ‘I love you so much and I don’t want you to get hurt’, and I believe in him, why… In one year of our marriage, he never failed of showing and feeling me with so much love that I even forget to get a divorce since that I wanted to end it with him. Why? Because our marriage was just on a paper! For our one year of marriage, he never ever consummates our marriage. I’m a married woman yet, I’m still a married virgin wife.

"The Rebirth of Me" For ten years, she was the perfect wife, mother, and career woman, building an empire alongside her husband, Alexander. But her world shatters when he hands her divorce papers, declaring his love for another woman. Devastated, she watches the life she painstakingly built fall apart before her eyes, until in a moment of utter despair, she leaps from a tall building, thinking it’s the end. But fate has other plans. She wakes up, ten years in the past, before the betrayal, before the heartbreak—before she gave everything up for a man who would discard her. Armed with the knowledge of the future, she is determined not to repeat her mistakes. This time, she vows to build a life for herself, one where her happiness isn’t dependent on Alexander or anyone else. As she forges a new path, a dangerous figure from her past reappears, warning her that some things are inevitable, that love, betrayal, and pain are destined to repeat. But with each step she takes, she realizes that this second chance is more than just about changing her past—it's about reclaiming her future. As Alexander, unaware of their shared future, begins to fall in love with her all over again, she must decide whether to give him another chance or break free from the cycle once and for all. In this thrilling tale of rebirth, love, and self-discovery, one woman must confront the ghosts of her past and navigate the dangers of a love that could either save or destroy her.

Carole, who is married to Aston Albrecht, the billionaire heir of a big company, was betrayed by her best friend. At first she didn’t want to believe what was happening until she witnessed it with her own eyes. She caught her husband cheating with her best friend. Her family let her marry the man because of their falling business and she had no choice but to save it. However, as their marriage passed by, her husband also changed. Misunderstandings rose and arguments came one by one. Carole’s failing marriage led her to turn the tables. She took all her courage to divorce her husband, but instead of letting her go, Aston threatened her that she would lose everything if he signed the papers, because all of Carole’s wealth came from her husband. Unexpectedly, Carole meets Royce. Royce Cox is the only son and heir of a big company second to Aston Albrecht. Meeting Royce, Aston’s business rival, gave her an opportunity to take revenge. She divorced her husband and let her bestfriend have him while letting herself climb onto the top of the ladder. Royce proposed something to her. That is to pretend to be his girlfriend in exchange for helping her to take revenge. However, in the middle of the plan, Carole found out that there is life inside her womb. A new life that will give her hope to live again. Will she be able to take revenge or will she fall into her own trap?

Alexander Sebastian had transmigrated to a world where everyone could awaken a Planet. The larger the Planet, the higher the Origin Energy, and the stronger the Civilization. Some people made theirs with Qi to create a Martial Arts Civilization, everyone on the Planet was a Martial Arts practitioner. Some people made theirs with Magic to create a Magical Civilization, everyone on the Planet was a Mage. Some people made their with Spiritual Energy to create an Immortal Civilization, everyone on the Planet was an Immortal Cultivator. Everyone was trying their best to construct all sorts of extraordinary planets. Sebastian, on the other hand, used his memories from his previous life to create a technological civilization! “Your Star Destroyer directly pierced through the opponent’s planet, and the opponent bowed their head.” “Your two-way foil turned the opponent’s planet into a piece of paper, and you frightened them.” This story uses technology to break through all sorts of Supernatural Civilizations. _____ This is a translation. The Original Title is: 人人一颗星球：开局打造科技文明 And sorry, my English is average, so forgive me if there is a mistake. The later chapter will have better quality.

After staying in a loveless marriage with her long-time crush for two years, Lisa finds out that she's pregnant. Her whole world crumbles when he throws divorce papers at her face. To make matters worse, she is betrayed by the people whom she calls family. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers that she is actually the heiress of the largest shipping conglomerate on the continent. She leaves the town, pregnant. Five years later, she comes back to town, hellbent to take revenge on her ex-husband, cold and domineering billionaire, Damian. She is determined to make everyone who has ever hurt her pay!  However, little did she know that there was more to the divorce years ago.

Martin Mayor and Evelyn Mayor are the golden couples in politics. Martin is the current sitting Governor, and Evelyn is a famous surgeon who has to put her career on hold for the sake of her husband and spend more time at home to take care of him and his career. For the five years since they married, she was never treated like a wife. He was never there when she needed him. Everyone thought they were happy and envied her lifestyle, but deep down, she knew the pains she was going through too well. All the smiles that appeared in the newspapers and news covered a pain that was waiting to burst. As his political career heightened to the next level, he vies for the presidential seat. This time Evelyn drops her bomb. She wants a divorce. She had tolerated the humiliation of being his wife for a long. His mistresses could line up in the next town. The number of cold nights alone in their huge mansion was too much. She was losing herself in depression just because she was his wife. She didn't want that anymore. She wanted out, but Martin will hear none of it. "I want a divorce" Evelyn looked at the man entering the house at 2 in the morning. It had been a habit she had to get used to for years. "What nonsense is this" Martin stopped in his tracks, looking at his frail wife. "I have had enough of you and everything about you. I want out. Here are the papers. Sign them as soon as possible" she pulled the papers from the sofa, placing them on top of the table. "Do you know how this is going to affect my presidential aspiration? My reputation is on the line here?' he threw his coat off the sofa sitting next to her. "Can you even hear yourself? It's all about you. Have you ever considered you have someone in your life?" Evelyn scoffed, getting up and going to their room. She then turned to her husband. "From today, you sleep in the guest room."

"Why did you have to get married to me then if you knew you were going to throw me away!" She yelled. He exhaled gently and faced her, his face blank, his eyes surprisingly cool. "That's because, I had to save my crown and my throne. Now, let me live my life." "Why did it have to be me?" She palmed her face. "You know she's my fated mate and there's nothing I can do about it." With tears in her eyes, she slowly picked up herself and nodded. "I'll sign the divorce papers." • • • Nyx is torn with grief, when Alpha Oberon, her husband decides to divorce her after he claims to have found his fated mate. She leaves the pack out of the fear of returning back to her abusive and cruel parents and raises her child all by herself. Years race by, with the new Luna not being able to produce any heir for the kingdom. A seer tells the king that he has a heir who has the king's blood running in his veins. What happens when he realises the child is from the very woman who once offended? What will he to do convince her to come back in order to save his throne and kingdom? https://discord.com/invite/2fkn5kam Click the link to join my discord group

ZOE: Things in my life were supposed to flow smoothly... It was my final term, last paper of high school and I was about to pursue a life in the liberal arts. Instead of that I have a target on my back that demands a payment, my life. Safe to say nothing is going according to how I imagined it because this world although scary, it is beautiful and this is the world I found love. CHISTIAN: I finally found my fated and she is everything that I have imagined. The fact that she's sucked into my complicated family drives me insane especially because she refuses my protection. The son of the devil can even think of a way to keep his destined. Zoe is this last thing in mind when there's a war that defiantly threatens the very ground she stands. You guessed it, this world is in Africa... you don't get many stories that involves fantasy in here so I'm changing that. This world my dear friends has everything. Werewolves, Witches, Angels, Demons, Necromancer, and breeds. This book is a fiction of my imagination, the characters, the story and the background of all these characters written for your pure enjoyment. Welcome to the outcome of my overthinking.... People that loved and supported me through his book are my best friends Wanya Smith and Thembi Khumalo

After three years of secret marriage, she still showed no signs of pregnancy. Her mother-in-law scolded her for being a chicken that couldn't lay eggs, and her sister-in-law called her a jinx. She thought her husband would stand by her, but he handed her divorce papers, saying, "Let's get divorced, she's back!" After the divorce, Sheng Junlie accompanied his first love for a prenatal checkup, only to run into his ex-wife with triplets for a child checkup. He went crazy and shouted, "Whose children are they?"