Adriana grew up in an orphanage. As a college freshman, she was bullied by Mia and her clique, resulting in permanent hearing loss in her left ear and fractured fingers. Mia’s older brother, Matthew, stepped in to save her, and the two soon developed a secret fouryear relationship. Adriana believed she had found someone to rely on—until Matthew announced his engagement to Natasha, a divorcee who had just returned from abroad, while expecting Adriana to remain his mistress. Heartbroken, Adriana decided to accept a contractual marriage proposal from Curtis Lincoln—a threeyear agreement in exchange for a studyabroad opportunity and a way out from Matthew. After they registered their marriage, Curtis treated her with a level of respect and protection she had never known, gradually helping her resolve career issues, secure the orphanage’s future, and seek justice for the past bullying. As they spent time together, Adriana found herself genuinely drawn to Curtis, and their relationship evolved from a mere contract to true affection. The story follows Adriana as she sheds her painful past, deepens her bond with Curtis, and ultimately reunites with her longlost family—a journey of growth and resilience, showing how a onceforlorn girl, armed with courage and wisdom, transforms her life against all odds
