THE BEGINNING

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 04:41:07 +0000

Brielle's anguished cry echoed through the spacious living room, the sound amplifying the heavy tension that hung in the air like a thick fog. Sunlight streamed through the large bay windows, illuminating the dust motes dancing around them, yet the warmth felt distant and cold in her heart. Tears streamed down her flushed cheeks as she struggled to process the harsh reality crashing down on her. "You can't be serious," she whispered, each word laced with disbelief. "You want me to marry a stranger? Just because he's your friend's son?"