The Revelation
He presented evidence: a signed contract, recordings of Linda offering him money to marry me as part of her twisted plan. Then came the final blow — documents proving her embezzlement of my father’s estate, stealing from both me and my brother.
Gasps filled the room. Linda’s face drained of color as police officers — whom Elias had quietly alerted — stepped forward to escort her out. Justice, long delayed, had finally arrived.
Elias turned to me, his voice soft and unwavering. “I didn’t agree to this because of money or pity. I did it because I fell in love with you — your strength, your kindness, your courage. I’m asking you now, not as part of anyone’s scheme, but from my heart: will you marry me?”
Through tears, I whispered, “Yes.”
