His Eyes Opened

In a whirlwind of betrayal and forced obligation, Avery's life takes a dark turn when her stepmother, Wanda Tate, orchestrates a marriage to the powerful Foster family, driven by selfish ambition and a desire to be rid of Avery. This **romance** story begins with Avery seeing through Wanda's deceitful facade, realizing she is merely a pawn in her stepmother's twisted game, masked as familial duty. Just when Avery needed him most, the man who vowed to love her shattered her world with a devastating betrayal. Cole, her boyfriend, urged her to proceed with the marriage, promising a future together after Elliot's demise, only to reveal a cruel deception. All of Cole's sweet talk and future plans with Avery were lies. Crushed and suffocated by the weight of broken promises, Avery struggles to catch her breath as her hopes and dreams are dashed. As the pressure mounts and voices close in, Avery's resolve hardens, a chilling determination settling in her eyes. For years, she endured the torment of her stepmother and stepsister, silently bearing injustice for the sake of her family. She regrets her naivety in trusting these cruel people. Now, she sees things clearly. Forced into a loveless marriage within the influential Foster family, Avery faces a daunting path filled with uncertainty and challenges. Her initial vulnerability transforms into a steely resolve as she navigates the complex dynamics of her new life. This **romance novel** has dramatic twists and turns, but Avery will be the one in control of her destiny. Will Avery find a way to break free from the clutches of her manipulative stepmother and the treacherous web of lies surrounding her? Can she discover true love amidst the chaos, or will she forever be bound to a fate she never chose?