Married To A Cruel Widower

lena became increasingly convinced that something was being hidden in this house. But what troubled her more was the growing sense of not bein

y with a smile, even though her heart was filled with worries. Once Aziz

Take a trip to the mall or have some ice cr

se she receive

ooking at Alena. "I have school

othing, but it was clear she would f

d to smile again. "Alright, just

irls. They remained silent and contin

to avoid feeling completely useless. While cleaning the living room, her thoughts drifted to her sudden marriage to Aziz. Everything happened

least, trying to appear happy. Aziz wore an elegant black suit, while Alena donned a simple white wedding dre

ing a widower with two kids. Just go with it for now," her mother had

iends, especially when they kept asking why she suddenly took a leave of absence from college?

a cup of tea, Zizi suddenly approached her. The girl hesi

a," Zizi's v

alled her "Sister" Usually, the girl would just stay

lena asked gently, hoping

n took something out of her bag. "I...

a drawing. A drawing made by Zizi's small hands, d

or me?" Alena looked at the

know you're not Mom. But... but I

expected. Zizi might not fully accept her presence yet, but behind

na said softly, though deep inside, e

with the little girl. She hoped her husband could provide some i

e issues," Alena said as they sat

ong sigh. "Zizi is still traumatized after her mother passed

I've seen you always busy with work. It's not fair to them. When

someone trapped in his own thoughts, and Alena couldn

in," Aziz finally said, thoug

no real change. She wanted Aziz to show more attention, but

he heard a commotion in the living room. Quickl

n?" Alena asked

ed immediately. "Zizi said you co

erself. "But Big Sis Alena is tryin

h she was starting to soften, was still caught in uncertainty. The two

ply. "You'll never be our mom.

to stay calm. "I never wanted to replace your m

n ran to her room, leaving Alena

r hand. "I'm sorry, Sis. Sasya is al