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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

I was overwhelmed with anxiety. If he was truly seeking revenge against me, there was no way I could stop him. But I still couldn't fully grasp what had happened. The lawyer dropped me off at home, and as I stepped out, I caught a glimpse of Ayor standing at the entrance.

We had no cooking lessons scheduled this week, and it was unusual for him to visit me without setting an appointment first. I took a deep breath—I refused to appear broken or weak in front of anyone.

"Exactly. That's what sets you apart—your stubbornness in pretending to be fine," he commented while pulling out his phone.

Before I could finish my sentence, he stepped closer. His gaze felt different—unsettling. I swallowed hard.

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