hat was starting to cool in front of her. Her hands couldn't stop fiddling with the edge of her hijab, playing with the fabric as if it wer

I agree

ecause she knew this meeting would change her life forever. A mee

village. A man known for his generosity but also infamous for his strict and au

e Az

tall, broad-shouldered man in a gray suit entered, his posture commanding and upright. His face was stern, with sharp lines on hi

owed hard.

His steps were measured and confident, like someon

, his deep voice devoid o

e frozen in place. "Yes, Uncle Aziz." Her voice

a black coffee in a brief, clipped tone. No smile, no polite greeting-everything felt

id sharply, locking eyes with her.

e being mentally undressed, her thoughts

ggling to maintain her composure d

g his arms over his chest. "

ttle about the reason behind this arrangement, but hearing it directly

t of gratitude," she answered, lowering her gaze to th

"Not just that. I need a wife. Someone to take care of the house

suitable to be a mother to his children? She swallowed hard, trying to suppress the discom

t's not a problem for me. I won't stop you from continuing your studies.

pped the edge of the table tightly. His kids... two teenagers I've never e

er head, adding to the anxiety alr

suddenly, his tone

be in a situation like this? But looking at Aziz's sharp gaze, she knew h

re scared or not. What matters is that if you become my wife, you know your role. You know w

Alena feel even more pressured. She cou

tered the courage to speak. "Wha

like you. They don't like anyone. But I need

pmoth

life she had envisioned. She had never imagined becoming the second wi

ave a meeting soon," he said curtly. "I hope you think this through careful

to Aziz's family, especially after her father passed away. Her mother had already agreed, and

r voice barely audible. "I don't ha

ice low but firm. "Life is about choices. Don't blame your mother

ed through her. "Do you

s brimming with tears, but she couldn't utter a

"So, what will it be? Become a stepmother and a wi