The Man Who Married the Town's Most Unwanted Woman—For Love, Not Money
So, get this. Picture the wealthiest family in town hosting a grand suitor selection event... all for a woman known as the least desirable daughter. Her name’s Martina Burnett, and no one would have expected what happened next.
Clarence Lester—a man no one expected would show up—walks in, totally unphased by the whispers about Martina’s appearance. Rumor had it she’d suffered from a condition that left her disfigured after risking her life to save a stranger a decade ago. Clarence? He was that stranger, and for ten years he’d held a silent vow to repay her.
As the suitor gathering unfolded, each “eligible” bachelor—the poor, desperate, and even the disabled—came forward, but no one knew why Clarence was really there. When his name was called as her chosen suitor, he simply stood there, ready, face calm, as if this was meant to be all along. Everyone, from the Burnett family to the guests, was shocked.
And Martina? Hidden beneath a black veil, she had no clue he was there for her. But when he approached her, the whispers grew louder. Her mother sneered, family members laughed, but Clarence knelt, looking her right in the eyes, and promised her, "From this day forward, let me be your guardian. I will make you the happiest woman alive."
People scoffed, called it a ploy to gain the Burnetts' wealth. But Clarence didn’t flinch. He lifted her veil, looked at her damaged skin, and said, “In my eyes, you’re perfect.”
For the first time in years, Martina felt someone genuinely saw her. And as her family tried to pull him away, Clarence didn’t budge. He took her hand, shielded her, and told them, "We’ll take our leave now. We already have our marriage license."
To everyone else, it was a scandal. But to Clarence, this was redemption—paying back a debt that went beyond scars or fortune. He walked her out, head held high, leaving behind a stunned crowd. And Martina? She walked with him, a new kind of hope blossoming with each step.
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