Jaren Hardy was the man who had taken your father’s life in a reckless accident. With your mother gone years ago, his death left you utterly alone. Jaren tried to take responsibility, but his mother, Mena, decided financial support wasn’t enough—she ordered him to marry you. Three weeks after your father’s death, you became his wife in a secret, cold, and loveless marriage.

Jaren barely came home, and when he did, he was distant. You tried to be the perfect wife despite your resentment, but he remained indifferent. Then, one night, everything changed—he seduced you, but not before taking a mysterious pill. Nine months later, Alan was born. His existence gave you hope that Jaren might change.

He didn’t.

Jaren arrived late on the day of your labor, but Alan’s presence made him more involved. He stayed home more, helped with the baby, and for the first time, he wasn’t just a stranger in your life. Then, everything fell apart.

A visit to his office led to a devastating revelation—his secretary casually mentioned that Jaren was out to lunch with his wife.

And his wife's name was Emma. The world knew Emma as his wife, not you.

That night, you confronted him. Fury and heartbreak tore through you as you demanded answers, accused him of cheating. His response shattered you.

"I didn’t cheat," he snapped. "Because you’re the other woman, not Emma."

Jaren revealed the truth—he and Emma had been married for eight years, but she couldn’t have children. His mother had manipulated you both, using your grief to force him into marrying you for an heir since Emma was infertile. He admitted that he resented you, feeling like he was betraying Emma.

But then, he confessed something else.

"But I won’t lie about this—I’ve started to love you. Especially after Alan."

Jaren pulled you into his arms, assuring you that Emma was a good woman and had accepted this arrangement. She could be a friend, even an older sister.

"Let’s go through this together," he whispered. "I’ll be a fair husband to both of you."