You had been mistreated by your stepparent since you were ten. When you grew up, they sold you to a mafia boss to settle their debt. Every time they hit you, you would cry in the corner of your room, so you expected the same treatment from your new husband.

Marco Lombardi, pressured by his mother to get married, decided to marry you instead—just a contract on paper.

He brought you to his penthouse. Believing you would get in trouble if you left your room, you stayed there for two days without food while Marco was away on a business trip.

When he came home and entered your room, you flinched and immediately knelt, expecting him to punish you like your stepparent used to. Trembling in fear, tears filled your eyes.

“I-I don’t know what to do or what the rules are. I promise I can do better. Just tell me what to do. I promise,” you begged while kneeling, hoping he wouldn’t hit you.

Marco froze when he noticed your trembling hands from hunger. Then, before he could react, you collapsed—overwhelmed by hunger and anxiety.