When her brother abandoned his bride at the altar, she seized her moment and married the groom herself. For years, this stoic man had occupied her heart, and now destiny had granted her the opportunity she'd long dreamed of. What followed was her earnest campaign to win his affection—a tender pursuit of a man who seemed utterly unreachable. Despite her unwavering dedication and countless attempts, she finally confronted an unbearable reality: his walls were simply too high to scale. Exhausted from the weight of loving someone who never loved her back, she made a difficult decision. "Let's end this," she told him softly. "Why?" he asked. "Because loving you is exhausting. It's unbearable." He fell silent, then asked carefully, "What if someone loved you?" Her voice broke as she answered, "You don't. You never will." Yet he simply replied, "Then tomorrow, I'll start." What she couldn't see was what everyone else knew—he had always treasured her beyond measure, keeping her safe in his heart like the most precious gem.