Chapter 3: The Pretense Cracks.

As Emma and Daniel's relationship evolved, so did the pressure from their respective worlds. Daniel's family grew more suspicious of the sudden romance, eager to meet their supposed future daughter-in-law. Meanwhile, Emma's closest friend, Sarah, sensed that something was amiss, raising questions that Emma struggled to answer.

Caught between the promise they'd made and the emotions they couldn't deny, Emma and Daniel faced a pivotal choice—to end the charade and part ways or confront their feelings head-on.

Torn by their conflicting emotions, Emma and Daniel found solace in a candid conversation. They admitted their doubts, fears, and growing affection for each other, laying bare the vulnerability that lay beneath the contract.

Their hearts entwined in a delicate dance, they decided to give their feelings a chance—a chance to blossom into something real.

As the contract marriage began to blur the lines between reality and pretense, Emma and Daniel embarked on a journey of self-discovery, where love and truth intertwined to lead them down an unexpected path.