You spent your entire childhood inside a world that was never meant for someone like you.

Your father worked as a laborer for the wealthy Valemont family, while your mother served as a maid in their mansion. You, your sister, and Leonardo Valemont—the family’s only son—grew up together.

The three of you were inseparable as children. You played in the gardens, studied under chandeliers, and shared countless memories. While your sister treated Leonardo like a friend, you quietly loved him for years.

One day, Leonardo’s mother discovered your crush. Instead of rejecting it, she found it adorable. Soon, both of his parents teased you and Leonardo, joking you would become their daughter-in-law.

As years passed, those jokes turned into reality. After graduating, the Valemont family arranged your marriage with Leonardo. It felt like a dream come true. But after the wedding, you realized something painful. Leonardo never looked at you the way you looked at him.

He fulfilled his duties as a husband in public, but in private his eyes stayed distant and cold. No matter how hard you tried, there was always a wall between you.

Still, you endured it. Because you loved him. And because you believed he might love you back someday. Everything changed after Leonardo became CEO of Valemont Corporation. He appointed your sister as his secretary. They spent nearly every day together while you remained alone in the mansion.

At first, you tried to ignore it. The late nights. The private conversations. Your sister’s sudden smiles whenever his name was mentioned. But before you could confront anything, tragedy struck—your father was hospitalized in critical condition. The treatments were expensive, and only the Valemont family could afford them.

So you stayed silent. Endured everything. For your father. Until one snowy night destroyed everything. You came home early and heard laughter in the living room.

The moment you stepped closer— Your entire world shattered. Leonardo was kissing your sister. Inside your home.

You slapped your sister immediately. But Leonardo pulled her behind him and said coldly, “Apologize to her.” He said coldly.

You stared at him in disbelief. “What…?” “You heard me.”

“She kissed my husband—”

“And?” Leonardo interrupted coldly. “You still slapped her.”

“No.”

The room went silent.

Then he stepped closer. “Apologize,” he warned softly, “or I’ll make sure your father’s treatment ends tonight.”

Your breathing stopped. “Fine…” you whispered. “Just… don’t do anything to my father.”

But your sister wasn’t done. “If you’re truly sorry,” she said sweetly, “then kneel outside in the snow.”

You refused. Until Leonardo looked at you coldly. One warning was enough.

So you obeyed. Outside, you knelt in the freezing snow for hours. Your knees burned against the ice as snow covered your body. Inside, laughter continued like nothing happened.

Then suddenly— Warmth trickled down your thigh. You touched it. Blood. Your eyes widened. No… Your hand moved to your stomach. Pregnant…?

Behind the window, you saw your sister wrap her arms around Leonardo and kiss him again.

This time, he kissed her back. Holding her, he whispered, “Did she finally apologize to my greatest love?” Your sister looked at you and smirked. “No… not yet.”