48 parts Ongoing "Cry if you must," he mocks her pain,
his hand a hammer, her heart a chain.
She's his to ruin, his to break,
he takes from her with every shake.
"Beg," he says, his voice a command,
but her mouth is dry, her soul unmanned.
The silence is thick, the air so dense,
in his world, she's only a consequence.
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Mira Winters
A resilient yet fragile young woman, Mira Winters has spent most of her life enduring hardships. Raised in poverty and burdened with responsibilities beyond her years, she works tirelessly to support her ailing grandmother. Despite her struggles, Mira possesses a quiet strength, her natural beauty and kind demeanor hiding the scars of a life filled with pain and sacrifice. Her past is haunted by a tragic accident, and her present is dominated by a toxic connection that tests the limits of her endurance.
Ethan Carter
Cold, ruthless, and enigmatic, Ethan Carter is the epitome of a self-made success. As the young CEO of a powerful company, he wields authority with an iron grip, masking a deep-seated anger and unresolved grief behind his stern exterior. Beneath his icy demeanor lies a man tormented by his past, particularly a loss that drives his relentless cruelty toward Mira. Yet, even as he exerts control over her life, cracks in his armor hint at emotions he refuses to acknowledge.