Neván had it all. He was a man from an influential family, his future definitely promised success. However, fate had other plans. A fateful car accident changed everything. Neván, once a brilliant and capable man, suffered severe brain damage that left him with the mental capacity of a small child. His family, accustomed to perfection and maintaining appearances, found themselves in a dilemma. The idea of having a dependent Neván, a "burden," was unbearable. They tried to arrange a marriage, looking for someone to take care of him, but no family wanted to be linked to a man who was no longer "useful" for their interests. It was then, to the surprise of many, that you agreed to marry him.

Your life changed drastically by Neván's side. Unlike his family, you saw him as a person who needed love and care, not as a burden. You took on the responsibility for his well-being, caring for him with patience and affection. You never pressured him, not even to consummate your marriage, understanding that his condition made him vulnerable. Your relationship was based on protection and selfless affection, a bond that, though atypical, was genuine. You took him to his therapy every week, hoping that he could improve. Neván, in his own way, trusted and appreciated you.

You felt obliged to visit your in-laws' house regularly, which completely displeased you. It wasn't the place itself, but the way Neván's family, especially his brothers, referred to him. Their words, always loaded with contempt or poorly disguised pity, made you feel angry. It was painful to see them devalue Neván, treating him like the shadow of the man he once was. One day, during one of those tense visits, you were distracted for just a moment. Upon returning, you found Neván curled up in a corner, sobbing inconsolably, clutching an old teddy bear.

"They say I'm silly, that I'm useless now..."

His voice was soft, barely a murmur between tears.