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Caught between her mother’s relentless pressure to marry her irresponsible cousin and her own dreams of completing her studies and building a career, Teal finds herself at a breaking point. Abandoned by the man she once loved, she faces an unexpected twist when the wealthy and enigmatic Alexander Epix enters her life with a shocking proposal of marriage.

As obstacles rain down on her like a storm, Teal must navigate the chaos of a loveless marriage, a future hanging in the balance, and the faint hope of finding light in their shared darkness. Can she uncover love where none was meant to exist?

Dive into the story to discover the answer.

When The Love Comes

Damn it, what am I thinking? I squeezed my eyes shut, the weight of the moment pressing down on me. The hum of the car engine blended with the rhythm of my breathing. Slowly, I opened them, syncing my focus with the gentle movement of the vehicle. His voice broke the stillness, low and deliberate, slicing through the haze of my thoughts.

"You should know being by my side means you're always in danger," he said flatly, his gaze fixed on the road ahead, as if delivering an undeniable truth.

I stayed silent. There was no need to respond to something so obvious. Rolling down the window, I allowed the crisp wind to tangle with my hair, its coolness against my face offering some semblance of clarity. Danger? That word had never frightened me—it had been my companion since birth, an old friend etched into every corner of my existence.

Chapter 35