I still choose youUpdated at Jan 17, 2026, 10:20
The slap sent her crashing to the ground, her face now marked with fresh bruises that joined the constellation of scars across her body. She had reached her breaking point—the final humiliation before being cast onto the merciless streets. Desperate and alone, she now faced the brutal reality of finding employment just to survive. It was during this darkest chapter of her life that fate introduced her to Jared—a man whose gentle demeanor and sweet disposition masked an unwavering determination. His eyes revealed both compassion and fierce protectiveness as he silently vowed to stand between her and any future harm, no matter the personal cost.