The Marriage that wasn't mine

<p><strong style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>MADONNA A STRUGGLING 27-year-old</strong><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)> enters a cold contract marriage with Warren Westwood her late father's business partner he needs a wife for appearances; she needs financial security. Their agreement: no love no intimacy just two years of pretending. Moving into his isolated estate Madonna discovers a house haunted by grief. Locked rooms hide portraits of Warren's late sister Liora whose tragic death shattered his family. Though Warren is distant small cracks in his armour appear a shared meal a music box gift a rare smile. When </span><strong style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>Madonna</strong><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)> confronts Warren's icy mother at a tense dinner their partnership deepens. Together they redecorate Liora's room symbolizing Warren's healing. A mystical attic mirror seems to reflect Liora's spirit bridging past and present. At a public gala Warren proudly claims Madonna as his wife stunning high society. Their first dance sparks unspoken desire. Later he admits: I don't want this to end.</span></p>