The Tree of Perseverance

<p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>In the shadow of a poignant Japanese proverb advocating self-reliance-</span><em style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Rely on your own walking stick rather than people</em><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>-Mi's life takes an unforeseen and harrowing turn. Overcoming the paralysis of the morning left her with a deformed leg rendering the proverb a cruel reality. As if guided by an inexorable hand of fate those she holds closest to her heart one by one betray her trust leaving Mi to navigate a world of isolation and despair.</span></p><p><br></p><p>Caught in the suffocating grip of a loveless marriage to a foreign doctor who aided her in regaining her mobility Mi's existence mirrors that of a caged animal-trapped and yearning for freedom. The echoes of her past love and the dreams of a future once cherished are silenced by the heavy chains of her present reality.</p><p><br></p><p>In this riveting tale of betrayal resilience and intrigue Mi's journey is a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit. Join her as she navigates a treacherous landscape where the line between friend and foe blurs and the path to freedom is fraught with danger. Discover how one woman's unwavering determination and self-reliance can ultimately lead to her redemption and the unearthing of truths hidden in the darkest corners of society.</p>