In her previous life, Sylvia Ortega misplaced her trust in her sister and was ensnared by a scoundrel's deceit. Tragically, she stood by as her daughter suffered injury and her husband perished while trying to save her. Now, having been reincarnated, Sylvia not only pursues vengeance against those who wronged her but also dedicates herself wholeheartedly to loving her daughter and husband. Emerging as the reigning star of the silver screen, she reclaims a life brimming with happiness and fulfillment.
The heroine is reborn as a widow and uses her wits to outmaneuver plots. She discovers that her late husband's "foolish" younger brother is actually the future emperor. As she takes care of him, he develops feelings for her, but she sees him only as a brother, setting the stage for a series of events.
Beatrice Bruce, who was brutally murdered by her ex-husband Larry Winters, got a second chance for revenge when she traveled back to ten years ago, before her marriage with Larry happened. Beatrice joined hands with Larry's arch-enemy Jordan Williams to carry out her revenge plan, but she hadn't anticipated a new budding romance.
Framed and forced to clear his name, tech genius Morgan Lester is reborn in 1970s as a meek "doormat." Enduring abuse from his wife Yara Jones, he earns recognition from the factory. After divorcing her, he wins Claire Coen’s heart, overcomes rivals, breaks tech barriers, and finally shines in the world with Claire by his side.
Watching a drama, she unexpectedly gets transported into the drama world! A cute and naive modern girl becomes the "wicked and depraved princess" who brings disaster to her country. After being killed by the handsome Nate in revenge, the girl opens her eyes again, not back in the 21st century, but reborn in the first episode of the drama. To avoid her fate of being killed by Nate, she decides to help Nate become a great general and match him with someone else. However, the story does not go as the girl expects. She doesn't know that Nate has also been reborn... Gradually, Nate realizes that this woman is not the evil princess she appears to be, but a sweet and adorable girl!
Forced by his boss, he stood at the finish line of a race, only to be tragically hit and killed by Ethan and James. After time-traveling to another world, he unexpectedly becomes the wealthy Quinn family's intellectually disabled son. His beautiful former boss, Claire, is now his assistant, while Ethan has become his brother...
After being manipulated into marriage and dying by Grace's scheme, Emily rewinds 10 years to her past life. Now, Grace plots again, getting Emily to marry the wealthy Charles. Navigating the complexities of elite society with finesse, Emily crushes every scheme and falls in love with him, and the villains get what they deserve.
In the 21st century, Abby Price faces a strange man during a blind date and storms off, only to tragically die in a car accident. Unexpectedly, she is reborn in the 1990s as Abby Brock, a timid girl from a rural village. The former Abby was meek and easily bullied, and when Abby crossed over, she was ridiculed by villagers as a woman nobody wanted. But the modern Abby is a woman of the new era, not one to be controlled by her ignorant family. To appease them, she marries Eugene West, and she gradually falls in love with him over time spent together.
Five years ago, Yakov Livesey mistakenly believed that Vivian Gill had betrayed him due to a setup. He kept her close, making her suffer, which led to the tragic "death" of their child in an accident. Heartbroken, Vivian left for overseas with her childhood friend Jadey Chace. Now, five years later, a transformed Vivian returns, determined to reclaim what is rightfully hers. As the truth is unveiled, Yakov finally understands his own feelings and embarks on a long journey to win back Vivian's heart.
This gripping mystery-thriller unravels the dark secrets hidden within the walls of Crestwood Academy, a prestigious but enigmatic institution. As four friends embark on a quest to find their missing classmate, they stumble upon a world of ancient rituals, sinister societies, and chilling revelations that will test the limits of their courage...这部扣人心弦的悬疑惊悚片揭开了隐藏在克雷斯特伍德学院(Crestwood Academy)--一所声名显赫但神秘莫测的学府--围墙内的黑暗秘密。当四个朋友踏上寻找失踪同学的旅程时,他们偶然发现了一个充满古老仪式、邪恶社团和令人不寒而栗的启示的世界,这将考验他们的勇气极限
While Franco Chilton's mother was in the hospital bed waiting for surgery, his wife Janet White was having an affair with Kevin Jones and refused to pay for his mother's medical expenses.When Franco returned home, he happened to catch Janet and Kevin having sex and had a fight with them. Franco was knocked unconscious by Janet and Kevin. In his dream, he seemed to have returned to his home in 1998.After learning that he had been reborn, Franco no longer wanted to marry Janet, who only loved money. Thinking that he wanted to marry a vicious woman and tried every means to force his father in his previous life, Franco could not help but slap himself twice. In this life, Franco swore to be something and make a lot of money to let his family live a happy life.
Ryder Wiley is the most mysterious and powerful Dark Prince of Zylandra. When he achieved great success, he relinquished all his titles to his elder brother, Rex Wiley, choosing instead to return to a peaceful life. However, after Rex’s death, Tyris Pyreheart, the Dark Prince’s enemy, reemerged. In a moment of desperation, Ryder can no longer hold back and is forced to revive the might of the Dark Prince.
She was the daughter of a distinguished general and enjoyed a noble and carefree life. However, her fiancé and cousin plotted to kill her. When she woke up, she found herself transformed into Eve Walton, who was married to Prince Ian and had grown up in a village. Her cousin had taken her place by disguising herself as her. Filled with hatred, Moon Quinn swore to uncover the truth and seek revenge. Once her true identity was revealed and all secrets came to light, she had to decide what to do about the two men in her life.
In her previous life, Nan Li, the Defender-general, was framed by her husband and his mistress. Her family and clans were thus executed. After her rebirth, she took her revenge step by step. Moreover, she tried her best to protect Qi Mo, the dumb prince who always defended her in her previous life. When Nan Li was moved by Qi Mo’s affection and determined to live with him for the rest of her life, she accidentally found that he was pretending to be a fool...
Lilian Russo, a plastic surgeon, found herself reborn as Lily Russo, who was arranged to marry Drew Rowe. Unfortunately, Drew ghosted on their wedding day. To earn money, Lilian headed to Hayston and carved out a career as Dr. Lilian Russo. Drew, falling prey to her charm, divorced Lily for her, clueless about her true identity. Right after he confessed his feelings to Lilian, however, she turned him down. Only then did he realize what a fool he had been.
Loser Wayne Quinn caught his girlfriend cheating with the spoiled rich kid Ethan Quinn, only to find out the kid wasn’t even his. He died in anger, but when he woke up, he’d been reborn as Howard Quinn, the eldest son of the Quinn family—and his rival’s uncle. This time, he’s taking back everything he lost! The Quinn family’s billion-dollar fortune is his for the taking!
To save his kidnapped wife, Frank Lewis, the richest man in Norville Town, transferred all of his property to his close friend. However, it was a conspiracy involving his friend and wife. Frank was ultimately killed. Before he died, he vowed to seek revenge. When Frank was reborn, he decided not to repeat his previous mistake.
The famous tycoon Evan Jones unexpectedly got drunk at a banquet and was reborn into a good-for-nothing, alcoholic gambling addict who mistreated his family. Restoring his former personality, Evan began to treat his wife and family with kindness, while also uncovering the truth behind his parents' deaths. Utilizing the advantages of his past life's wisdom, he ventured into selling apples and clothing, ultimately transforming himself into a wealthy entrepreneur.
Surgeon Moon Jager is performing surgery on her patient, who, fearing the pain, requests to watch "Legend of Harper Jager" during the procedure. However, since the surgery involves a laser, the patient can't hold it in and accidentally lets out a fart, causing an explosion. As a result, Doctor Moon is unexpectedly transported into the TV drama "Legend of Harper Jager," where she transforms into the female lead, Harper Jager.
In his past life, Sean Linden had a terribly tough time. His family sold their house for him to marry, and his father tragically died in a construction accident while trying to earn money. Not only did his wife squander the compensation money, but she also had an affair with his friend, James Holl. The child he raised with his own hands turned out to be theirs. Furious, Sean demanded money to treat his terminally ill mother, but he was killed instead. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself reborn in 2006...
Diagnosed with a terminal illness, Chester returns home—only to be granted two superpowers. Just as he's reborn, he finds his childhood friend now a gambling addict and an abusive husband. Chester steps in to protect his wife, but peace is short-lived as thugs, secrets, and unexpected romances begin to stir...
Three years ago, Fred Jacobs, who survived the tragic massacre of the Jacobs family, was rescued by Serena Lambert. To avoid the arranged marriage by her mother, Serena had a fake marriage with Fred. Over the past three years, Fred has been despised as a useless son-in-law of the Lambert family by everyone. However, the soul of Master of Elixir helped Fred to have a rebirth and embark on a journey of revenge!
A fragment of the god Little Nash is reborn as Sam, the disgraced third son of the powerful Eastern Sea Corporation. Awakening his memories and powers through his mother's artifact, he must navigate modern corporate battles, reunite his soul fragments, and face his ancient enemies, who are plotting to dominate the mortal world.
Shawn Sharp was originally a talented musician, but because of love, he chose to hide behind the scenes and act as an unknown supporting role behind his girlfriend Vivian Lynn. However, he helped Vivian become a diva, but was ruthlessly betrayed by her. He was pushed off a tall roof, and died with hatred. Fate allowed Shawn to be reborn to ten years ago. This time, he stepped onto the stage that should belong to him, and attracted the attention of the program mentors. Vivian suppressed Shawn with the sponsor Shelby Tem and tried to snatch the copyright of Shawn's works. Shawn led the newcomer Yedda Meyer, defeated the proud Vivian, and made Shelby, who planned to ban him, lose face. Shawn started his own company, produced phenomenal music shows, and defeated Shelby's Divine Entertainment. He also continued to win golden songs and helped Yedda defeat Vivian in the New Star Award. And he himself ascended to the highest throne of the king of entertainment.
Faced with the impending fall of Spaunia, a pair of star-crossed lovers, Princess Joanna Shaw and General Thiago Graham, could only hope to rekindle their love in their next lives. The next moment Joanna regained consciousness, she had been reborn into the modern world. By a stroke of fate, she met Thiago, who also had been reborn but had no recollection of her existence and their past affection. Yet, true love never dies. They get into a whirlwind marriage in a moment of confusion.
Wendy Lee never imagined her marriage was a conspiracy. On her wedding day, the groom actually did dirty deeds with the scheming woman in their new home. The hypocritical scumbag did everything for his father-in-law's compensation, which could only be claimed after three years. When the time came, he even secretly bought her an accidental life insurance policy. After her "rebirth," she is determined to make them pay an unbearable price!
Yuna Yule falls from grace due to a sinister plot, branded unfaithful by her beloved and her child scorned. Struggling for her daughter, she ends up crippled and loses her baby. Only upon her child's death does she realize that death is the only escape. Reborn, she becomes a powerful queen admired by all, even her ex-husband who once mistreated her. "Henry Zach, don't taint my daughter's path to reincarnation by kneeling at her grave."
In her past life, Elena Sullivan was tricked into marrying Christ Logan by her younger sister, Eva Sullivan, and the man she loved, Hugo Stanley. To be with Hugo, she even hurt Christ, but in the end, Eva and Hugo caused her death. Now reborn, Elena has fully awakened and decides to truly love Christ while seeking revenge on Eva and Hugo!
In his past life, Thomas Foster’s gambling issue tore his family apart, costing him his wife and daughter’s lives. But now, fate has given him a second chance. With his loved ones back by his side, his only wish in this life is simple: to protect them and live in peace together until the end.
Renowned as the world's sole Archsage Alchemist, Yuda is summoned to heal the Raja Utara but meets suspicion and humiliation. When sinister forces endanger Eastvale, Yuda unleashes his unrivaled medical mastery and cunning to silence critics, defeat Kaisar Kegelapan, protect his homeland, and earn his beloved's heart.
After being betrayed and killed by his fiancée Scarlett and her scheming brother—who also orchestrated his father's murder to steal their fortune—wealthy heir Greyson is reborn three years earlier. Armed with foresight and fury, he seizes his second chance for vengeance. No longer blinded by love, he dismantles their lies, freezes their assets, and exposes their twisted secrets. Also, he finds unexpected healing in Selena, a brilliant medic whose love helps him rewrite fate with justice... and fire.
Princess Lexi woke up in the modern world as a starving girl who had been swapped at birth, unloved, and left to die. Furious, she left behind the man who had never cared for her and made the town's biggest loser her new dad. She was ready to turn trash into treasure.
Aria, a divorce lawyer, is betrayed by her husband Leon and Bianca, who also covets her property. When client George hires her to investigate Bianca's affair, complex entanglements arise between them. George sets traps to counterattack, and Aria discovers his obsession stems from a childhood bond. Finally breaking free from marriage, she chooses to face the future with George, exploring human redemption under betrayal and self-reconstruction.
Susan Grant dies in a car accident and wakes as Mrs. Holden. She helps Ethan Holden against William Holden but soon realizes her mistake after a setback. As Susan grows closer to William, family betrayal threatens their happiness. In the end, Susan reveals the truth, chooses love, and finds joy with William and their child.
Mafia boss Marco threatens to take Sofia's café. That night, Sofia accidentally hits Marco with her car—and gives him amnesia. To save the café, Sofia hides the truth and takes him in as a housekeeper. They grow close—but Sofia can't shake the fear that Marco's family will find him... or worse, that he'll remember everything.
Ethan Reed seeks help from the legendary chef to cure his eating disorder. Meanwhile, Lucy, a young apprentice chef, descends the mountain with a family heirloom and a rare medicinal pill. By chance, she saves a wealthy lady, who then takes her in. As Lucy strives to complete her mission, unexpected twists and challenges arise.
After a fateful night with Alexander Harrison, Lana Sinclair learns she's pregnant. Scarred by her mother's past, she shuns love yet agrees to a secret marriage to protect her baby. As Alexander earns her trust, fear softens into hope, and Lana dares to embrace real love and a hard-won future.
Dave Leroy, a transmigrator, grew stronger by digging. After ten years, he reached Qi Condensation Level 30,000 and became invincible. Now, every move he made was a miracle to the sects. Still, they only saw him as a useless weakling.
After Reina finds out her boyfriend cheated on her with her adopted sister, she hooks up with the first guy she meets — Grey, her ex’s wealthy uncle. To get revenge, she proposes a fake relationship with Grey, but their fiery chemistry soon makes things complicated.
After being drugged, jewelry designer Isabelle awakens in the bedroom of a stranger, Lucian. One night of chaos shatters her world. The shock deepens: Lucian is not only the CEO of Winslow Group but also the uncle of her "fiancé," Ralph! For eight years, Ralph—who fraudulently claimed to be her lifesaving benefactor—imprisoned her like a tool, ruthlessly exploiting her design talent to fuel the career of his lover, Scarlett. That single night shatters the facade. Isabelle resolves to break free from years of emotional manipulation, smash this eight-year deception, reclaim her stolen life and talent, and embark on a journey of self-rediscovery.
Felix Trueman escapes Villain's Valley with his daughter Septima, only to be hunted down by its forces. He meets CEO Sharon Lee in Chenoville and falls in love with her, hoping for a stable family life. However, Sharon is targeted by the Drake family. Felix and Septima continuously step in to resolve the crisis.
Joyce, the capital's most elegant socialite, enters a marriage of convenience with ruthless CEO Justin. He sees her as just another dull trophy wife—until she shocks him by demanding a divorce. Suddenly, the boring girl he ignored reveals hidden depths, forcing Justin to question everything he thought he knew about love.
Lilah, a modern botanist, wakes up in the Stone Age and nearly becomes a tiger's food! Luckily, Derek, the fierce chief of Oracle Clan, saved her and claimed her as his woman. She’s pampered, protected, and ready to build a thriving tribe with her wild mate… until danger stirs beyond the jungle.
Murdered by her husband and stepsister after they stole her legacy, Charlotte was given a second chance at life. Witnessing the shocking sacrifice of the man she always despised, Alexander, she vowed bloody vengeance on her betrayers and desperately sought to win back the love she foolishly rejected.
Rosa, a lowly maid in a mafia family, suffers constant mistreatment—especially from Max, the heir, who always punishes her for no reason. Everything changes when Rosa learns she's the heiress of a rival gang, and Max is the one who killed her mother. She returns home, ready for revenge.
Chloe Scott, a delivery worker grieving her mother's death, helps billionaire Mr. Freeman by chance. She marries his grandson, Nathan Freeman, for $200,000 to settle medical debts. Misunderstandings arise due to their divergent backgrounds, leading to comedic challenges amid growing affection.
To save her grandmother, country girl Caroline Logan journeys to Sea Town. On the way, she rescues and tends to Howard Lewis, a powerful but injured gang boss. Grateful and captivated, he becomes her most devoted protector upon their arrival, launching a whirlwind and overbearing courtship.
On Felicity’s way to the orphanage, a tycoon adopted her. In the new family, grandma bought her luxury; father fended off bullies for her; uncle poured money into her pockets; cousins doted on her. In return, she unmasked the traitor, and healed her uncle's legs. Then she was taken as the disciple by a physician.
Having lived her life again, Lena no longer endured the bullying from her adoptive parents' family and reconnected with her father, Caleb, the richest man in the world, determined to make all those who had bullied her get what they deserved. Gradually, she felt the long-lost family affection and began her own happy life.
The celibate CEO Alex, born with a pure-yang constitution, cannot live past New Year's Eve. He finds by chance that Luna, the only woman with a pure-yin constitution, can cure him, so he marries her to survive, gradually falling for her. On hearing that Luna's life will be in peril after saving him, Alex is put in a dilemma.
Eliza, CEO of Emberly Hotel, was humiliated by her family at her father's 70th birthday. Mistaken for a cleaner, she was mocked and disowned. When her children arrived, they exposed the truth, defended her, and forced those who wronged her to leave. She finally earned respect.
A Father and a Son. One built a billion-dollar company at a young age, the other is a laid-back security guard. The son is ambitious and bets big on new energy, while the father warns him not to be so reckless. The son doesn't understand: Why his dad doesn't care about cars or villas and doesn't know how to enjoy life! The father is puzzled: Why does his son work day and night for money? When will it ever end? Finally, the business world turns, and the son's company collapses in an instant. Just when things seem hopeless, the father steps in and turns the tide! The son is shocked, "Are you the richest?" The father scoffs, "I am your dad!"
Mia is forced to marry Chris, a wealthy man known for his scars and bad reputation. She's harassed by his charming cousin Leo, but stays loyal to Chris. Over time, she sees Chris' kindness—but just as things settle, Mia uncovers a dark secret he's been hiding.
Elena's sister was full of provocation during the engagement ceremony, with billboards loosening and falling. However, her fianc é chose to save her sister. In a multiple-choice question, she became the abandoned clown. Fortunately, Alexander's eyes saved Elena, and the two quickly got to know each other. Alexander developed a liking for her. Elena mistakenly thought Alexander was a diligent mechanic. In order to inherit the estate legally, she must get married as soon as possible. At present, there is only one alternative, which is the unknown mechanic. However, she does not know that Alexander is the CEO worth hundreds of millions, and his rights are far more than that
Despite her simple-mindedness, Yara had exceptional talent. After becoming a master of swordsmanship and overcoming bullying and repression from all sides, Yara turned the tide in despair, helped her family, the Nyes, rise once again, and used her blade to rule the world.
A poor girl becomes a “princess” overnight! To pay off her debts, salesgirl Lily agrees to impersonate CEO William’s long-lost sister to comfort his dying grandpa. Through a dramatic makeover, the ugly duckling transforms into a graceful swan. But as Lily and her “brother” William fall for each other, their forbidden love is torn apart by their fake sibling bond. Just when the grandpa arranges Lily’s marriage to another man, William realizes his true feelings—can he win her back before it’s too late?
In order to embezzle the inheritance, Summers family imprisoned Eva in their house. Eva set up a trap on purpose so Cain could take her away. Cain was prepared to serve as Eva's instrument of retaliation. And over time, Eva developed feelings for Cain. At last, Eva exacted revenge on the whole Summers family!
A mortal, Noah, stumbles on a chance to enter the immortal sect, but he is scorned for his poor talent. A fairy’s tip lets him turn fate, yet he’s betrayed right after starting the cultivation. Through his effort, he gradually breaks through prejudice and transforms from a nobody to a legendary figure.
After receiving a call saying his father is dying, Neil rides an electric bike to the hospital, only to be hit by a car. His blood flows into his watch; his soul enters Alien Supermarket, where he finds Rehab Capsule that can heal any injury. He buys it. At the same time his money is gone!
Secret agent Isabella transmigrated into a concubine’s daughter and was forced to marry a crippled prince named Jacob. In exile, with her wits and a mysterious space, she faced hardships, overcame danger, deepened her bond with Jacob, and built a new life far from home.
Six years ago, Serena testified against Ethan, sending him to prison. Now, he's back and successful. They meet again, facing lies, threats, and the revelation of their daughter. Serena has a terminal illness, and new evidence clears Ethan's name, making them confront their past and present feelings.
After losing her family and being kicked out of the James Family, Bella James finds herself with nowhere to turn and ends up living in Master Miles' home. To her surprise, four years later, she becomes the apple of his eye and his beloved treasure. After countless misadventures, Master Miles only has one thing to say, "As long as Bella is happy."
Rita, a minor actress, was cheated by her boyfriend. At the same time, Mrs. Nelson was also troubled by Maggie, a scheming woman next to her son, a famous racing driver. The two women, who were both troubled, hit it off and started a cooperative relationship. In order to treat her grandmother's illness, Rita accepted Mrs. Nelson's commission and pretended to be his fiancée to pursue Reginald and destroy his relationship with Maggie. However, in the process of taming, the fake play became real, and Reginald and Rita gradually fell in love...
College student Serena is bullied at school and mistreated at home by her stepmother and stepbrother. During a routine medical check-up, a mix-up leads to her being artificially inseminated—and she unexpectedly becomes pregnant with the child of Bart, a fearsome, savage, brutal, and allegedly infertile Wolf King. Bound together by the child, they enter into a contract marriage. What no one could have predicted is that the cold-hearted, career-driven Wolf King—who vowed to never love—would gradually fall for the gentle and kind-hearted college girl…
Felix Pike is dumped when his dad shows up with a luxury car, which he got from the rich woman he married. Coming to the new family, Felix faces many difficulties, including his stepsister's disapproval of his father. Meanwhile, he receives messages from the future and helps several women, changing many people’s fates.
After risking his life to save a girl, Ryan Murphy ends up in a coma for 100 days following a car accident. In his dreams, he inherits the powers of the Unbound Sage. When he wakes up, Ryan is no longer just a regular guy—he’s a modern-day spiritual guru with extraordinary abilities. From that moment, his life takes a turn for the extraordinary, filled with wealth, freedom, and untold adventures.
One night. One mistake. Mia never expected to wake up next to her cold, by-the-book university professor, let alone end up pregnant. Just when she's on the verge of breaking down, Professor Carter stuns her with a proposal. Next thing she knows, they're living under one roof as husband and wife.
Sophie's mall left by her parents connected to the ancient country Quinland. She traded goods to aid their food shortage. Moe, from Quinland, supported her in clearing debts. Ultimately, Moe arrived in the modern world, and the two of them happily spent their lives together.
Cassia Yates was once the infamously foolish and plain daughter of the Martial Kingdom. After giving birth to a bastard child, she killed herself on her wedding day. But she wakes again, ready to unleash a storm of vengeance. She’s set to turn the tides of fate, and her child will be the rightful heir.
The story tells of a mother who lost her husband early in life and relied on her son for companionship. She also adopted three orphans. To provide for the childrens' education, she tirelessly hauled bricks at a construction site every day, never stopping—even during lunch breaks. Her three sons grow up to love her very much.
"I'll protect you until you marry," vows Erik, the mysterious guardian of the rebellious heiress, Lilah. "If not you, anyone will do," she snaps, believing his care is mere duty until she sees his wedding gift—a subtropical island touched by snow, each flake whispering his forbidden love.
Luke Ford, a cultivator who had lived thousands of years, owned invincible power that could easily defeat almost any enemy he encountered. Still, he couldn't break through the Qi Refining stage, the lowest level in cultivation. To defend the Heaven Sect, Luke's lover Ella Lopez was killed by the Flame Palace. Luke thus embarked on his path of retaliation. Thousands of years later, the Flame Palace showed signs of revival in a modern city. Through the power of the Thomas family, the Jones family, and the Hill family, Luke had been tracking down the people of the Flame Palace. To Luck's surprise, as he was at it, he found that Lady Jones was the reincarnated Ella Lopez, which unfolded a revenge story that had lived through thousands of years.
Claire, a rich heiress, picks Nathan at a club to bear a baby and reclaim her mom’s firm without knowing that he’s River City’s billionaire, who suffers from amnesia and once loved her deeply. As he regains his memory, they grow close. With his hidden love and help, they win back the company and welcome triplets.
Perhaps the thing Eliza regretted the most was selling her virginity to Eric, only to end up becoming his maid by a twist of fate. From that moment, fate took an irreversible turn. One night of passion left him craving more, and with such close proximity, their bond deepened.