Songhu

Julian Moreau has built a life of wealth and prestige, a dazzling empire born from ambition and sacrifice. But beneath the gilded veneer lies a man tormented by expectations—his mother's relentless demand for a family and his own inability to envision a life beyond his business. The hollow luxury of his existence is shattered one fateful night when an accident nearly claims his life, and a mysterious young woman named Isabella risks everything to save him.

Isabella, a selfless girl from a humble background, is thrust into Julian's world of opulence after a desperate plea from his mother, Cilla Moreau. With the promise of money that could change her family's life, Isabella agrees to marry Julian, a man she barely knows. As she steps into the grandeur of the Moreau estate, Isabella is faced with the enormity of her decision—and the daunting task of breaking through Julian's guarded heart.

Bound by a sense of duty, a promise, and an unexpected act of courage, Julian and Isabella are thrown together in a world neither fully understands. Can love grow in the shadow of an arrangement built on desperation? And will Julian find the courage to confront the emptiness within him before it’s too late?

"The Scars We Carry" is a poignant tale of redemption, resilience, and the transformative power of love, where two lives collide in the unlikeliest of circumstances, and fate tests the limits of their hearts..

The Scars We Carry

Titan's mechanical voice broke the silence. "I cannot miss my master's upcoming marriage."

Julian tried to force a smile, but it barely reached his eyes. "Great."

Lucy, her eyes narrowing slightly, turned to Rose. "Why are you here?"

Titan responded calmly, "She is my friend. I wanted her to come with me."

Lucy raised an eyebrow. "Are you… Rose?"

Lucy nodded, her voice still calm. "Thank you." She turned her gaze back to Rose, but the air remained tense.

Rose, unfazed, met her gaze head-on. "Titan just told you."

Before anything else could be said, Toba came rushing into the room, his eyes wide in disbelief. He stopped in his tracks, staring at Titan. "Is that a real robot? Where did you get it from?"

Julian sighed, visibly irritated by the confusion. "I'm not a robot. It's Titan."

Toba blinked, processing the information slowly. "Wait, I thought Titan was just a big screen stuck at MII."

Julian glanced at Titan, his tone becoming more matter-of-fact. "I built a robot body for Titan. That way, if it ever wants to leave MII, it can."

Isabella, hair a mess and clearly exhausted, groggily muttered, "Who wakes people up this early by knocking on their doors?"

Rose turned toward Isabella, studying her with a look of curiosity. Isabella, still half-asleep, met her gaze, confused but not bothered.

Rose finally broke the silence. "Who's that? Is she yours?"

Julian raised an eyebrow, trying to keep things light. "Stop joking, Rose. That's Isabella."

Isabella, now fully awake from the attention, simply shrugged. "Yes, that's me."

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