He wasn't the man she was supposed to marry. But when her fiancé cheated on the day of their wedding, his elder brother stepped in - not out of love, but to protect her dignity. Sharvika never wanted Veeransh. She never forgave him for what she thought he'd stolen. So she wore the bridal red with rage in her heart and vengeance on her lips. Veeransh accepted her coldness, her silence, her subtle punishments - all without defense. He never asked for her love. He only offered quiet protection... and took every blame she threw like it was his to carry. But hatred is a fragile thing when laid beside kindness. And guilt? Guilt never stays buried forever. As truths unravel, so does her heart - piece by piece, in the arms of the man she swore to hate. A story of broken vows, silent sacrifice, and a love that was never meant to happen... but did anyway. ........... Tropes: Marriage of convenience Fiancé runs, brother replaces Cold wife × quiet, protective husband He takes the blame, she gives the pain Guilt. Resentment. Silent love. .......... Words count : 48,700 ......... Started on : July 17, 2025 Completed on : ......... ! This story is complete work of imagination and it's completely mine ! ......... Pictures:- Pinterest (credits to the rightful owners)

A contract sealed their lives. A lecture started their undoing. When Russian-born Aleski Ivanov accepts a teaching post in Dhaka, he hopes to escape the cold weight of his family's legacy. But instead of freedom, he finds himself bound by a contract marriage-to Anisha Khan, his own student. Anisha is soft-hearted, yet she carries the scars of a past she keeps hidden behind her quiet demeanor. She never imagined her future would be written in signatures and obligations, especially not to a man as distant as Aleski. Bound by their contract, Aleski and Anisha are forced to navigate the complexities of duty, unspoken truths, and growing desires. But with Aleski's 30th birthday looming and the legacy of his father awaiting him, will they ever find a way to bridge the gap between their hearts? In a world where everything was chosen for them, love was never part of the plan. In the silence between lessons and vows, hearts begin to speak.