Surrounded by Adoration as a Supporting Role
Stanford Hemingway
In Valerie Horton's previous life, she was the eldest daughter of the Horton family, one of the wealthiest families in Capstead. Yet, one day, her little sister went missing, and Valerie was cast out for not watching after her. From then on, Valerie had to live on her own. On her 20th birthday, she was diagnosed with a terminal illness. A few months later, she died of grief. Fortunately, Valerie got to wake up in her 7-year-old self. Inside the little girl's body was a mature soul. Because of what she had gone through in her previous life, she decided to give up on gaining her family's love this time. Instead, she was determined to leave and stay away from her three brothers. With the knowledge she learned in her previous life, Valerie managed to secure a good living despite her young age. On the day she told her family that she was leaving, however, her three brothers stopped her. Kieran Horton, her eldest brother, pleaded, "Don't go, Valerie. I'll give you whatever you want as long as you stay with us." Bruce Horton, her second eldest brother, begged, "Valerie, do you have a favorite star in showbiz? I can get you his or her autograph if you stay." Tristan Horton, Bruce's twin and Valerie's youngest brother, promised, "Valerie, I'll design the most beautiful one-and-only dress for you." About her brothers' pleading, Valerie only had one reply. "Thanks. I'll pass." Only one person had firmly stood by Valerie's side. He had been secretly watched over Valerie and cleared every obstacle in her path. After Valerie left her family, he hurriedly came to her. "Do you want to stay with me?" he asked.
The Fading Tides of Love I
Sandra Fox
Synopsis: When Zackary Spencer was young, a fortune-teller told him that he would be lost in love. Zackary snorted disdainfully and didn't care. Then, on that drizzly day, holding the urn, he knew it was Penelope Sullivan he lost. Penelope always thought that love was simple. When people fell in love, they were happy. Then, Penelope was sent to prison by Zackary. When she was dying, Zackary was in love with another woman. Penelope finally understood that love was just an illusion. Penelope's life started over again. A wealthy president protected her all along, the best actor pursued her, and a thoughtful man sang love songs for her. Penelope's ex-husband showed up and exclaimed, "Stay away from Penelope. She is mine!"