SOPHIA CRIED AT HER OWN WEDDING

MARRYING A RICH OLD MAN TO SAVE HER FAMILY — AND ON THEIR WEDDING NIGHT, SHE NEARLY FAINTED

On her wedding day, Sophia stood silently before the mirror, dressed in a flowing white gown. Her hair was pinned perfectly, and her hands trembled as they clutched a bouquet of wildflowers.

Behind her, Maria stepped forward and gently embraced her. “You are strong, my dear Sophia. Don’t forget that,” Maria whispered.