Extremely Angsty, Heartbreakingly Painful Stories 特虐，虐到撕心裂肺

1. 1 替 The Substitute 替身 Stealing a Moment of Pleasure半晌贪欢8k WordsCompleted Substitute 799Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Short, heart-wrenching story; it's so sad to read.

2. 2 离 I Divorced My Husband to Set Him Free for His First Love, but He Refused 离婚成全丈夫和白月光，他却不干了 Stealing a Moment of Pleasure半晌贪欢Marriage & Romance12k WordsCompleted I divorced my husband to reunite him with his first love, but he refused to go along with it. 83Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 3 我 After I Died, They All Went Mad with Regret 我死后，他们全悔疯了 Stealing a Moment of Pleasure半晌贪欢6k WordsCompleted After I Died, They All Regretted It 233Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 4 未 After My Fiancé Lost His Memory, I Stopped Loving Him 未婚夫失忆后，我不爱他了 Stealing a Moment of Pleasure半晌贪欢Modern Romance6k WordsCompleted After My Fiancé Lost His Memory, I Stopped Loving Him 65Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 5 抛 After I Dumped My Ex-Boyfriend, He Became Worth Tens of Millions 抛弃前男友后，他身家千万 Stealing a Moment of Pleasure半晌贪欢7k WordsCompleted After I Dumped My Ex-Boyfriend, He Became Worth Tens of Millions 182Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 6 重 Reborn, I Chose to Bring My Husband and Best Friend Together 重生后，我选择成全丈夫和闺蜜 Stealing a Moment of Pleasure半晌贪欢7k WordsCompleted After Being Reborn, I Chose to Let My Husband and Best Friend Be Together 49Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 7 傅 I Am President Fu's Long-Dead Beloved 傅总死掉的白月光就是我 Stealing a Moment of Pleasure半晌贪欢8k WordsCompleted I Am Mr. Fu's Dead White Moonlight 67Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 8 替 After Serving Time for His Sister, I Refused to Marry Him 替他妹坐牢后，我不嫁了 Stealing a Moment of Pleasure半晌贪欢Modern Romance6k WordsCompleted After Serving Time in Prison for His Sister, I Won't Marry Him 125Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 9 丈 After My Husband Cheated, I Chose to Divorce Him 丈夫出轨后，我选择离婚 Stealing a Moment of Pleasure半晌贪欢Modern Romance6k WordsCompleted After My Husband Cheated, I Chose Divorce 51Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 10 和 On the Day I Married the Male Lead, My Readers Killed Me 和男主结婚当天，我被读者杀死了 Stealing a Moment of Pleasure半晌贪欢Modern Romance6k WordsCompleted On the Day I Married the Male Lead, I Was Killed by a Reader 10Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 11 姐 After My Sister Was Paralyzed, I Became Her Substitute 姐姐瘫痪后，我成了她替身 Stealing a Moment of Pleasure半晌贪欢Modern Romance10k WordsCompleted After My Sister Was Paralyzed, I Became Her Replacement 67Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 12 孩 The Day My Child Died, My Brother Kept Watch for the Killer 孩子去世那天，哥哥再给凶手放哨 Stealing a Moment of Pleasure半晌贪欢Modern Romance10k WordsCompleted The day my child died, my brother was keeping watch for the murderer again. 50Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 13 以 I Offer My Devotion to the Passing Years 以我深情祭岁月 Er Qiao二乔Modern Romance324k WordsCompleted [The physical book with the same title is now available] “I hesitated once. I turned back to face the slightest glimmer of hope, yet no one cared.” “Later, a thick fog rolled in. You said you loved me so much, but why was your love thinner than the fog, so faint I could barely see it?” Shen Nian 75.3kReads9.4Score6.7kShelves

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    It's incredibly heart-wrenching, yet I desperately want to watch it. It's truly agonizing, tearing my heart apart. They loved each other so much, yet could only mourn their loss.

14. 14 赐 After Being Betrothed to the God of War, I Lay Low in a Villa 赐婚战神后我苟在别院 Xia Er Haishang夏而亥殇Ancient Romance471k WordsCompleted A gentle, resilient princess + a cold, ruthless general + a mild-mannered imperial brother Love after marriage, domineering pursuit, mutually devoted, angsty at first, then he turns into a clingy big puppy. Six-year age gap. A great beauty was overlooked in the palace: Xiao Mingyue, the late emperor's daughter born to a concubine. She seemed as delicate as a flower, but was actually resilient and clever. For ten years in the Cold Palace, she protected her mother and younger brother and kept her 1kReads—Score112Shelves
15. 15 代 The Code Immortal Realm: I Am the Heavenly Dao 代码仙域，我即是天道 Number One Caramel Macchiato Among Bricklayers搬砖的头号焦糖玛奇朵Fantastical Romance85k WordsCompleted My name is Tian Yingxue, and this is the tenth time I've been reborn. The Heavenly Dao played a cruel joke on me. On one hand, it granted me a golden finger of an opportunity, giving me a natural fire spirit root, letting me establish my Foundation at ten, form my Golden Core and keep my youthful appearance at nineteen, and reach the threshold of ascension at a hundred. On the other hand, it made me perish in the tribulation lightning as I ascended, then sent me back to the day before I was to j 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A super-angsty sci-fi cultivation story. The title suggests a lighthearted, enjoyable read, but it's actually quite angsty; you can tell the author is holding back a lot of angst. [Smirk]

16. 16 日 The Sun and Moon Shine No Light 日月不昭 Gui Yu归媀Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted The Sun and Moon Shine No Light 102Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommend this female-centric, angst-filled novel!!

17. 17 爱 Desire Sets the City Ablaze: His Obsession Spirals Out of Control, Keeping Her in His Arms 爱欲焚城：失控占有囚她入怀 Angelica Says Nothing当归不语Modern Romance665k WordsCompleted At the summit of Haicheng, Teng Ci is the law. He thought he controlled everything, including the woman he hated to the bone: An Ran. When it came to An Ran, Teng Ci had always been ruthless and decisive. From the pinnacle of power, he coolly watched her struggle within the rules of his game, convinced that this was the price she paid for betraying him. He sent her to prison, forced her into servitude, and made her atone with her body. Then he discovered the truth. In that moment, the dignified 934Reads8.0Score102Shelves

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    This book is so heart-wrenching it'll leave you breathless.

18. 18 心 Unquenchable Passion: The Big Shot's Trap 心火难熄：大佬的圈套 Girl in the Wheat Field麦田里的女孩Two Male Leads337k WordsOngoing [Two Male Leads / Powerful Heir to a Prestigious Beijing Family x Taciturn, Obsessive Lawyer / 1v1 / Second Chance Romance / Sweet Romance / Both Pure / Happy Ending] As children, he made him a promise: he would come back for him. But day after day, he waited, and that promise was never fulfilled. Years later, the two met again, but the Lin family's influence forced Xiao En to leave the country. They were apart for three whole years. Three years passed in the blink of an eye. Amid the crowds at 1.3kReads—Score—Shelves

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    Two male leads, multiple couples, reconciliation after a breakup, a "chasing husband" scenario, sweet romance, strong protagonists, not brainless, not naive, not effeminate, not repressed, a satisfying story with plenty of witty banter, and revenge is a must.

19. 19 强 Possessed by Force, I Can’t Escape the Devil 强势占有，遇上恶魔逃不掉 A Dreamlike Yellow Millet黄粱一萌Modern Romance570k WordsCompleted The twin sisters, who had only just come into the world, should have been born to lives of privilege. But a malicious plot abruptly changed the course of their fate. The younger sister was abandoned at the hospital, and from then on her life took a completely different path. The elder sister was like a beautiful flower in a greenhouse, basking in her parents’ love as she grew into a young heiress admired by all. But the younger sister was taken back to the countryside by a woman who worked as a 17.7kReads7.2Score757Shelves

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    These two books are incredibly exciting and mind-blowing! They're absolutely mind-blowing and only suitable for adults. You'll definitely gain a lot of knowledge and insights after reading them. [Strong][Strong][Strong][Almost crying]

20. 20 恶 Demon War God, Stop Playing with Me 恶魔战少别玩我 A Dreamlike Yellow Millet黄粱一萌Modern Romance534k WordsCompleted The new book’s rating is very low at first, but it will gradually rise. To get revenge on Su Qingqiu, Zhan Tingxiao forced himself on Zhan Wan, then handed her over to his archenemy, Li Jintian. The man seemed gentle and considerate toward Zhan Wan, but he was hiding an even greater scheme. He deliberately tricked Zhan Wan into thinking she was pregnant. Before the baby was full term, he forced a doctor to take it out. The premature infant drove Zhan Wan to a mental breakdown. Her intelligence r 15.2kReads6.2Score548Shelves
21. 21 穿EN Reborn as the Cannon-Fodder Demon Lord: The Villain's Obsessive Love 穿成炮灰魔尊，黑化反派强制爱 Kong Kong Ya空空呀Two Male Leads424k WordsCompleted [Completed] [Ensemble Cast] [Libra Man vs. Aries Man] [Two Male Leads + Silly Fun + Transmigrate into a Book + Cultivation + Pure 1v1 Romance + Secret Identities + Happy Ending + Mild Angst + Mild Forced Love + Captive Obsession + Love That Grows Over Time + Multiple Couples] [A pure-hearted immortal lord who becomes a possessive, younger, darkened husband VS a clear-eyed, clueless Demon Lord wife who transmigrated] Gu Yi transmigrated into an extremely melodramatic xianxia novel. He became the 1.5kReads8.9Score176Shelves

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    Dual male protagonist novels!! I feel these are especially angsty, 2 and 4!! 1 And 3 are about the same level! These are all treasure-level novels [sending hearts] The husky is especially famous (2), and 4 has very good writing. All of the above are angst-filled novels, come and see for yourself [crying][crying]

22. 22 二 The Husky and His White Cat Shizun 二哈和他的白猫师尊 Meat Bun Won't Eat Meat肉包不吃肉Two Male Leads1.4M WordsCompleted [The audiobook adaptation of the same name, starring Gu Jiangshan and Sanshi, is complete. Tune in and give it a listen!] Mo Ran thought becoming Chu Wanning's disciple had been a mistake. His master was far too much like a cat, while he was like a silly dog wagging its tail and fawning over him. Dogs and cats can't reproduce together, and the silly dog hadn't wanted to reach out his fluffy paws toward that cat in the first place. He'd always thought dogs should be with dogs, like his senior bro 100.4kReads9.7Score19.3kShelves
23. 23 虐 After Torturing My Master to Death, the Demon Lord Pursues His Husband to the Ends of the Earth 虐死师尊后，魔尊他追夫火葬场 Flowers Falling in Misty Rain烟雨花落Two Male Leads61k WordsCompleted A white-haired, emotionless cultivator who killed her husband to prove her righteousness VS her disciple, a corrupted ancient Demon Venerable Five hundred years ago, the greatest genius of the Immortal Sect killed her husband during their wedding ceremony to prove her righteousness. Five hundred years later, Xuan Ye, the disciple Rong Li had killed, transformed into an ancient Demon Venerable and came to take revenge on her. He imprisoned her, abused her, and humiliated her. He turned the once-r 590Reads8.4Score106Shelves
24. 24 穿 Book Transmigration: After Failing to Escape from My Sickly-Obsessive Disciple 穿书：从病娇徒弟身边逃走失败后 Cabbage Won't Haggle白菜不砍价、Two Male Leads249k WordsCompleted A snow-white, aloof, otherworldly beauty of a master, adored by all * A tragic, possessive, universally disliked, yandere disciple Shen Xiuyun stayed up all night reading a novel, accidentally died, and transmigrated into the story as a sickly, beautiful master. By the time he arrived, the story was already in its latter half. Shen Xiuyun: “Help! The master is in the Demon Realm, and his disciple has completely lost it. What should I do?” System: “Run. If you succeed once, you can go home.” Shen 5.9kReads9.4Score866Shelves
25. 25 穿 After I Transmigrate into a Book, I Become an Obsessive Man's KPI 穿书后我成了偏执男的KPI The Melodious Sound of Night Rain夜雨声澜Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted Also known as: Help! This System escaped from a mental hospital! Xu Ningjing transmigrated into a melodramatic Mary Sue and Gary Stu novel, becoming a cannon-fodder side character who shared her name. The original Xu Ningjing caused trouble at every turn and went crazy for love. In the end, the obsessive male side character, He Qilin, slowly killed her, step by step: sending her dead rats, psychologically terrorizing her, and gently describing how cold the water would feel when she drowned. Ca 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The beginning was a bit funny, but I didn't expect it to end like this. I won't spoil it.

26. 26 傅 President Fu, Your Wife Has Signed the Divorce Agreement 傅总，夫人已签离婚协议 Yunduan Qiqi云端七七Modern Romance359k WordsCompleted [Heartbreakingly tragic + intensely satisfying + stand-in + contract marriage + groveling pursuit of his wife] Powerful CEO of a wealthy family × coldhearted designer who has shut her heart away After three years of marriage, Lin Xi is Fu Hanzhou's most dutiful ornament and his beloved's personal blood bank. On the night she miscarries, he coldly signs the papers. “You're not worthy of bearing my child.” The day her heart dies, she leaves a blood-written note saying, “May we never meet again,” 4.9kReads—Score215Shelves

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    This one! Extremely angsty, but the initial torment turns into a satisfying, cathartic release! A classic "torture your wife for a while, then suffer the agonizing chase" trope. A powerful, confident, and charismatic female lead who leaves the male lead regretting his actions and relentlessly pursuing her. The story initially torments the female lead, then proceeds to relentlessly torture the male lead. The writing is concise and fast-paced, delivering brutally cruel yet incredibly satisfying results. Hope you enjoy it!

27. 27 秦 President Qin's First Love Is Back, So I'll Divorce Him and Step Aside 秦总白月光回国，我主动离婚让位 The Fairy Is a Bit Dim仙子很呆Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other's first + Marriage Before Love + groveling ex] Tang Luo vs. Qin Xiao During their three years of secret marriage, Qin Xiao never loved Tang Luo. She knew he had someone else in his heart, his first love. Their marriage in the first place was only made possible because she used underhanded tactics. The day the Tang family went bankrupt, he returned home in grand style with his first love. When that woman appeared before her, Tang Luo knew her marriage to Qin Xiao was 20.2kReads8.0Score1.8kShelves

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    Super heart-wrenching, super captivating! I've read every single one of them. Get your tissues ready! [Crying]

28. 28 接 After Bringing His First Love Back to the Country, Mr. Huo Was Dumped by His Wife 接白月光回国后，霍总被太太甩了 Reverse Oxygen逆氧Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Angst first, then catharsis + groveling chase] Three years into their marriage, Huo Yanzhou's first love, who had been away for six years, returned to the country. She even brought back a five-year-old son for him. Yun Chu handed him the divorce papers with both hands. “Let's divorce. It'll be better for you, for me, and for her.” The man replied coolly, “Divorce? Are you sure you can bear to?” Yun Chu tossed down the divorce papers and cut herself completely out of his life. She left the past 116.4kReads7.6Score5kShelves
29. 29 父 Both Father and Son Choose Their Dream Girl, So I’m Definitely Getting a Divorce 父子都选白月光，这婚我离定了 Xin Yuan馨元Modern Romance3.0M WordsOngoing (The rating is low because it just opened. The story is great, guaranteed!) [Father-and-son regret arc + clear-headed heroine + divorce and thriving alone + face-slapping] Her husband’s first love is terminally ill. He often tells Xia Xing, “Xia Xing, Suxu doesn’t have long to live. Don’t hold it against her.” To make up for lost time, he travels with his first love, visiting mountains and rivers and gazing at the stars and sea. He even shamelessly gives Lin Susu their wedding ceremony. Even her 21.2kReads8.2Score1.6kShelves
30. 30 冷 After Three Years of Cold War, I Asked for a Divorce, but He Knelt Down 冷战三年，提离婚他却跪下了 Er Qiao二桥Modern Romance2.4M WordsCompleted In the three years since their wedding, Pei Ji had barely come home. Everyone in their circle said he loathed her. Wen Ci had known Pei Ji since she was twelve and had stood by him as he went from being down on his luck to achieving success. Then, with a single “I don't love you anymore,” she became a laughingstock in everyone's eyes. His friends mocked her for not knowing her place, while his admirers said she was shamelessly using morality to manipulate him. Everyone had forgotten that she had 22.8kReads6.4Score6.8kShelves
31. 31 爱 I Fell for My Sister's Archrival. When I Came to My Senses and Walked Away, He Went Crazy 爱上姐姐死对头，清醒转身他疯了 Fire in the Woods林中火Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation, Rebellious Minister, is now streaming. [Fake good girl VS possessive, flirtatious young nobleman] Qiao Xi was the good girl in her family. The most absurd thing she ever did was fall in love with her older sister’s sworn enemy. To please him, she tried all sorts of shameful places with him. After a passionate night in a camping tent, Qiao Xi accidentally learned that her own sister was the woman he loved but could never have! He had approached her, spoiled her, and lo 8.6kReads7.2Score722Shelves
32. 32 七 You Kept Me Waiting for Seven Years, But Wouldn't Marry Me. Now That I'm Breaking Up, Don't Lose Your Mind 七年陪伴你不娶，我提分手你别疯啊 Ai Bei艾北Modern Romance1.4M WordsOngoing [Substitute Romance + Regret + Win Her Back at Any Cost + Clear-Eyed Heroine + Devoted Lover’s Comeback] Jiang Yan waited seven years for He Siyu to propose, but he never did. She decided to take matters into her own hands and boldly propose to He Siyu herself. Instead, she accidentally found out that He Siyu had long been in love with his unattainable dream girl, and was willing to fall from grace and become the other man for her. This world was one giant stage for unattainable dream girls. Jia 8.6kReads6.5Score680Shelves
33. 33 京 A Night in the Capital Is Hard to Escape: He Planned It All Along 京夜难逃，是他的蓄谋已久 Chi An'an池洝洝Modern Romance821k WordsCompleted [Powerful High-Ranking Official + Rekindled Romance + Reunion After Years Apart + Age Gap + Stealing Her Away + A Powerful Man Bows to Love] When she first met Zhou Jingyan, everyone warned her that he was cold and heartless, incapable of loving anyone, and that she should stay away from him. She refused to believe them, and ended up battered and broken. Years later, when they met again, she already had a boyfriend who cherished her beyond measure. In secret, Zhou Jingyan's eyes burned red wi 12.6kReads8.8Score1.1kShelves
34. 34 目 After Catching My Husband Cheating, I Became More Obedient, but He Started to Panic 目睹老公出轨后，我变乖了，他却急了 Summer Frost夏日怀霜12k WordsCompleted After Catching My Husband Cheating, I Became More Obedient, and He Panicked 5.1kReads—Score114Shelves
35. 35 江 Captain Jiang, Don't Be So Wild 江队，别太野 Ma Shenme Mei马甚么梅Modern Romance306k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + mature romance + sweet and slow-burn + mutual devotion and push-pull + one touch and they’re hooked] [Flower shop owner + criminal investigation captain] On the day her family arranged a blind date, Song Nanqiu needed only three sentences to decide to marry Jiang Yanzhi. “I’m busy with work and often won’t come home.” “Perfect. I like peace and quiet.” “Then shall we get our marriage license tomorrow?” For six months after the wedding, he worked on his cases while s 30.8kReads9.0Score4.1kShelves

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    It's so good, I highly recommend it. I didn't want to stop watching it!

36. 36 雪 Prisoner of the Snowfall Palace 雪烬宫囚 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫Ancient Romance939k WordsCompleted [Historical Fantasy] [Romance] [Revenge] [Angst] [Plot Twists] [Redemption] [Mutual Firsts] [Happy Ending] I am the most beloved Ninth Princess of Liang. The day the capital fell, my father, who had doted on me beyond measure, shoved me off the Star-Viewing Tower, hoping to trade my life for his own escape. Qin Yi, the rebel leader, caught me below. Emotions I couldn't understand surged in his bloodshot eyes. "Tell me, who threw you down?" I fainted in his arms, which reeked of blood. The man be 4.5kReads6.4Score274Shelves

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    The most heart-wrenching book I've ever read; I'm completely hooked and can't tear myself away from it [almost crying].

37. 37 断 A Grudge Written in Broken Bones 断骨之怨 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫Ancient Romance48k WordsCompleted A Grudge Carved in Broken Bones 811Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 38 他 He Slaughtered My Entire Family, So I Stabbed Him Through the Heart 他屠戮我满门，我给他穿心一剑 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫37k WordsCompleted He Slaughtered My Entire Family, So I Stabbed Him Through the Heart 620Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 39 宠 He Doted on His Concubine and Neglected His Wife, So I Divorced the General 宠妾灭妻，我把将军给休了 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫26k WordsCompleted He Dotes on His Concubine and Neglects His Wife, So I Divorced the General 540Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 40 碎 Shatter the Inverted Qilin 碎逆麟 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫Ancient Romance20k WordsCompleted Shattered Reversed Scale 192Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 41 囚 Kept as a Fox Concubine, I Ran Away 囚狐为妾，我直接逃了 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫Ancient Romance40k WordsCompleted I Was Kept as a Fox Concubine, So I Ran Away 369Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 42 九 Nine Lifetimes of Reincarnation, A Love Begun and Lost 九世轮回，缘起缘灭 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫11k WordsCompleted Nine Lifetimes of Reincarnation, Fate Begins and Ends 590Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 43 暗 An Assassin’s Love and Revenge, Beyond Romance 暗卫情仇，无关风月 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫Ancient Romance38k WordsCompleted A Dark Guard's Love and Grudge, Beyond Romance 127Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 44 剑 Sword Dance for the Demon-Subduing Consort 剑舞镇妖妃 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted The Sword-Dancing Demon Queen 24Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 45 我 I Was His Blade, and He Shattered My Soul 我为他刃，他断我魂 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫Ancient Romance7k WordsCompleted I Became His Blade, and He Shattered My Soul 89Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 46 他 He Said I Was Too Loud, So I Fell Completely Silent 他嫌我太吵，我彻底安静了 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫12k WordsCompleted He Said I Was Too Noisy, So I Went Completely Quiet 56Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 47 迫 Forced to Marry the Ninth Prince 迫嫁九王妃 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫Ancient Romance49k WordsCompleted Forced to Marry the Ninth Prince 65Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 48 他 He Loves Me, Yet He Married Her 他爱我，却娶了她 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫10k WordsCompleted He Loves Me, Yet He Married Her 22Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 49 宠 He Doted on His Wife Without Limit, Yet She Jumped Off a Building 宠妻无度，她却跳楼了 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫Marriage & Romance17k WordsCompleted He Doted on His Wife Without Limit, Yet She Jumped off a Building 136Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 50 他 He Got Together with His "Buddy," So I Chose to Walk Away 他跟“哥们”好上了，我选择退出 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫9k WordsCompleted He Got Together with His "Buddy," So I Chose to Walk Away 41Reads—Score—Shelves

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