HER FATHER MARRYED HIS BLIND DAUGHTER TO A “BEGGAR”… BUT ON THE FIRST NIGHT, WHEN SHE TOUCHED HIS HAND, EVERYTHING BEGAN TO CHANGE.

“I respected you.”

Her breathing became uneven.

“You didn’t know me.”

“I knew enough.”

Another silence.

“Your father thought marrying you to a beggar would destroy you,” Yusha continued. “But he didn’t realize who that beggar was.”

Zainab’s voice was barely a whisper.

“And who are you… really?”

Before he could answer—

A loud knock slammed against the door.

Both continue reading …