Jocelyn is surprised by her best friend Stella with a lavish birthday celebration arranged by Stella's uncle Bryce, but the joy is quickly overshadowed by a hostile confrontation from a former classmate who accuses Jocelyn of being a mistress.Will Bryce step in to protect Jocelyn from her accuser?

Jocelyn faces humiliation at a Cooper family banquet as a classmate accuses her of being a gold-digger and mistress to Bryce Cooper, leading to a heated confrontation.Will Bryce step in to defend Jocelyn against these vicious accusations?

Jocelyn is confronted by a jealous woman who discovers the anklet given to her by Bryce, revealing his name engraved on it, which leads to a violent confrontation until Bryce intervenes.Will Bryce's intervention escalate the tension with his family's curse looming over them?

Jocelyn faces public humiliation as the Burnett heiress falsely accuses her of being a mistress, but Bryce steps in to reveal that he is the father of her child, shocking everyone and asserting his protection over her.Will Bryce's public declaration change how others view Jocelyn and their relationship?

Bryce Cooper fiercely defends Jocelyn against her detractors, publicly declaring her unborn child as the Cooper heir, which shocks the entire Aetheria. Meanwhile, Jocelyn struggles with her feelings, wondering if Bryce's protection is solely because of the baby.Will Jocelyn ever believe that Bryce's feelings for her are genuine, beyond the curse and the heir?

Jocelyn apologizes for causing trouble at the banquet and reassures Bryce she won't cling to him or seek status, promising to leave the Cooper family after the baby is born. Bryce, moved by her words and the unexpected joy of celebrating his birthday, shows tenderness by offering to massage her sore back, leading to a sweet yet awkward moment of closeness between them.Will Bryce truly let Jocelyn leave after the baby is born, or will the growing bond between them defy fate?

Jocelyn discovers the troubling truth about the Cooper family's curse—without an heir, Bryce won't live past 30—revealed by her best friend Stella, who sees Jocelyn as the family's hope.Will Jocelyn's pregnancy be enough to break the deadly curse looming over Bryce?

Jocelyn and Stella reconcile as Stella expresses her happiness about Jocelyn's pregnancy with Bryce. The Coopers are wary of villains discovering their heir, but Jocelyn vows to protect the child for Bryce, the family, and herself. Meanwhile, Bryce's transformation into a caring partner is evident as he fusses over Jocelyn's well-being.Will the villains discover the Cooper heir and threaten Jocelyn's safety?

Jocelyn is visited by a nutritionist sent by Bryce, who presents her with a dark, mysterious tonic claiming it will stabilize her pregnancy, sparking curiosity and concern about its true nature.What is the real purpose of the dark tonic given to Jocelyn?

Jocelyn is violently attacked by unknown assailants who threaten her and her unborn child, revealing a sinister plot against the Cooper heir. Bryce is frantic to find her, but his calls go unanswered as the danger escalates.Will Bryce reach Jocelyn in time before the attackers make their next move?

Jocelyn is attacked in Bryce's house by unknown assailants who are later revealed to be working together to eliminate the Cooper heir, but Bryce arrives just in time to save her and their unborn child. The great-grandmother intervenes, and the attackers are dealt with. Jocelyn is stabilized after emergency treatment, and the family's relief is palpable as they pray for her and the baby's safety.Who is behind the attack on Jocelyn and the Cooper heir?

Jocelyn wakes up after being drugged and forced to ingest a mysterious tonic, but thankfully her baby is still safe, with Bryce by her side to protect them.Who is behind the attack on Jocelyn and her unborn child?

Jocelyn experiences her baby's first movements while being pampered with a specially prepared nutritional meal by a grateful former volunteer at the Buddhist temple, under Bryce's meticulous care.How will Bryce react when he hears about the baby's first kick?

Jocelyn takes Bryce to a humble market to celebrate his uncelebrated birthday with homemade longevity noodles, revealing his sheltered upbringing and their growing connection despite the family curse.Will Bryce's unexpected birthday with Jocelyn spark hope against the Cooper family curse?

Jocelyn is confronted by a hostile stranger who insults her and accuses her of being a mere mistress to Bryce, only valued for the baby she carries. The stranger taunts her, takes her mother's keepsake, and demands she returns home, hinting at deeper conflicts and secrets.Who is this mysterious stranger, and what dark secrets does she hold about Jocelyn's past?

Jocelyn returns home to collect her mother's keepsake, only to be confronted and humiliated by her sister-in-law who demands a bride price for her unborn child, leading to a violent altercation.Will Jocelyn escape her sister-in-law's cruel demands, or will she be forced into a marriage she doesn't want?

Jocelyn's family demands an exorbitant bride price of 80 grand, threatening harm to her unborn child if Bryce doesn't comply. In a heated confrontation, they mock her belief that she’s truly part of the prestigious Cooper family, revealing Bryce is merely a servant. Bryce, however, vows brutal retaliation if they lay a finger on her.Will Bryce's dark past as a servant shatter Jocelyn's trust, or will he defy fate to protect her?

Jocelyn is violently confronted by villagers demanding a hefty bride price, threatening her and her unborn child, until Bryce arrives just in time to protect her with a gun.Will Bryce be able to safely get Jocelyn out of the village without further bloodshed?

Jocelyn is violently confronted by unknown assailants demanding her mother’s necklace, revealing a deeper conflict tied to Bryce Cooper’s wealth and status, while hints of a mysterious fortune spark tension.Will Bryce’s sudden wealth put Jocelyn and their unborn child in even greater danger?

Bryce Cooper dramatically burns the bride price meant for Jocelyn's late parents, asserting his authority as the Dharma Sage of Aetheria, leading to a tense confrontation where Jocelyn expresses gratitude for recovering her mother’s heirloom, followed by an unexpected romantic moment.Will Bryce and Jocelyn's relationship deepen after this unexpected kiss?