Heart Of A Destitute

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st. The grandeur of the mansion, with its ornate chandeliers and antiqu

hadows across his gaunt face. He looked so small, so vulnerable, a

ment towards him, convinced that his in

d too coincidental, too convenient for someone looking to start anew. T

hard to hold onto. He was just a man, a

ce a mere shadow of its former

I was standing by his bedside. His hand, once strong

need you to forgive me. I know I've made mistakes, terrible mistakes, bu

"Dad, how can I? You... you ruined everything. Y

g with tears. "I know, and I'm so sorry. I

married to secure your position as the heir. It's the

marrying for convenience, of tying myself to someone

e desperation, made it clear

whispered, his voice

reely down my cheeks as I looked at the man who had give

bbed, my heart aching with the weight of his r

and he nodded, closing his eyes

ty any longer, I turned and fled the

sion a stark contrast to the turmoil inside me. The mansion,

home from the hospital, exhau

sight. The mansion was bustling with activity. Staff were hurryi

weet scent mingling with the rich arom

demanded, grabbing one of

," he replied nervously. "Y

oom, my mind racing. I found him sitting up in bed, looki

g to keep my voice steady. "Why is ther

ness and hope. "Julian, I need you to dress for th

vent in your condition? What is this really a

stion. "It's about you, Julian. It's

. It's the only way to secure your futur

this is insane. I can't just marry

, his voice cracking. "But it's my las

nted to refuse, to walk away and never look back, but I coul

voice trembling. "I'll

of activity. Guests began to arrive,

laughter and conversation, the chandeliers casti

ing to gather my thoughts and p

ng back at me. I was wearing a beautiful dress, one m

of the family we once were. I took a

airs, there was a knock on my door

she asked, her eyes kin

, forcing a smile. "I'

st look at myself in the mirror. This

the grand staircase, som

expectations, the pain of my mother's death, and the an

ance of the mansion, not stopping until I was far away, hidden i

laughter, her love,