When Moonlight Turned to Frost

LanguagesEnglish
Episode7
Genresrevengemedicalromancesecret-identity
ThemesShort Dramas About Revenge and Comeback, Hidden Identity Secret Heir Short Drama Collection, Short dramas about love triangles and betrayal

Humanitarian physician Serena Hale returns to San Diego after five years abroad to divorce husband Adrian Pierce, who believes he exiled a disgraced doctor. In truth, Serena is Dr. S, the lead researcher behind a viral breakthrough carrying classified biosecurity data. Adrian refuses the divorce, influenced by his pregnant mistress Chloe — Serena's younger sister — and deliberately crushes Serena's surgical hand. Chloe then destroys the classified data drive and frames Serena. When Serena's identity as Dr. S is publicly exposed, Adrian realizes the woman he destroyed is now under federal protection. He later uncovers the truth of her past exile and regrets his actions, but Serena has moved on with General Ethan Grant. Three years later, Adrian kidnaps Serena before her wedding; Chloe sacrifices herself to save her sister. Adrian is sentenced to death, and Serena adopts Chloe's child.

Characters

Serena HaleHumanitarian doctor and Dr. S
Adrian PierceHusband seeking divorce refusal
ChloeYounger sister and pregnant mistress
Ethan GrantGeneral protecting Serena

Key points

  • Serena hides identity as Dr. S
  • Adrian crushes Serena's surgical hand
  • Chloe sacrifices herself for Serena

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