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The Empty Ring

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Reads 35
Votes 16
Parts 16
Time 1h 5m

"The Empty Ring" is a story of quiet desperation and unspoken longing, set against the backdrop of a loveless marriage of convenience.  Althea Villanueva, a woman of quiet grace and hidden strength, finds herself bound by contract to Kaelan De Guzman, a man shrouded in mystery and burdened by his own secrets.  Their union, a strategic alliance born of necessity, is devoid of warmth and intimacy, the gilded cage of their marriage a stark contrast to the emptiness in their hearts.  The ring on Althea's finger, a symbol of commitment, feels hollow and cold, a constant reminder of the distance between them.All Rights Reserved

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Love was not part of the plan

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