The marriage between Alex and Ella was arranged—born of family interests, not love. Alex, a busy executive, paid her little attention. Ella endured his coldness in silence, asking for nothing, showing no complaints.

One evening, she spoke gently: — “I need a small amount of money… for something important.”

He replied without looking up: — “I don’t have anything to give you. And you don’t need anything anyway.”

She didn’t argue. She simply nodded and left quietly. But something about her calm departure stirred his curiosity. He followed her at a distance without her noticing.

He saw her enter a small phone shop, then leave minutes later, holding her bag tightly. Suspicious, he stepped inside and asked the clerk: — “The woman who just left—what did she do?” — “Sold her phone. Said she was in a hurry and needed money.”

Stunned, Alex stepped out and followed her again. This time, she entered a pharmacy. When she came out carrying a small paper bag, he didn’t approach. Instead, he went in after her and asked the pharmacist: — “What did she buy?” — “Heart medication. She said she needed it urgently.”

He returned home slowly, deep in thought. She was already there, sitting quietly, as if nothing had happened.

He stood in silence, watching her.

For the first time, he realized the silence between them had been screaming all along.

So… will this change be the beginning of healing—or just a delayed ending?