"You're expecting, Harriet," the news hit her like a bolt, altering her life irrevocably. In an arranged marriage of convenience, Harriet found herself bound to Mr. Smith - a wealthy and influential figure who had never wished for this union. His marriage to her was driven by familial obligations rather than love. Harriet, being the obedient wife she was, had unknowingly broken the unspoken rule of a contracted marriage - she had fallen deeply in love with her husband. Faced with this unexpected turn of events, she sought guidance from one of Mr. Smith's trusted confidants. As Mr. Smith professed genuine feelings for her, Harriet struggled to discern if it was genuine or merely a result of her affection for another. Could she trust him, given all the hurt he had caused, or was his interest merely a pawn in a game of desire?
