I never expected to fall in love with Jason. Our marriage had been arranged by our parents to strengthen a business partnership. I was only twenty, and Jason was twenty-one. We had just two months to get to know each other before our wedding. Neither of us knew whether love could grow between two strangers.<\/p>\n
A few months after our wedding, I discovered I was pregnant. We were both shocked, but when I told Jason I wanted to keep the baby, he supported me. When our daughter, Lily, was born, Jason surprised me by taking a year off work to help raise her. He attended every appointment, stayed awake during sleepless nights, and became the most devoted father.<\/p>\n
Now Lily was seven months old, and we were visiting Jason\u2019s parents. Everyone was gathered around her, showering her with attention. I watched Jason helping his mother prepare dinner and wondered whether he was truly happy with the life we had built. Sometimes I worried that our marriage had happened too quickly.<\/p>\n
As I walked toward the kitchen, I overheard Jason talking to his mother. \u201cI don\u2019t know what I\u2019d do without Aria and Lily, Mom,\u201d he said. \u201cBefore them, I only cared about parties and having fun. Now I wake up grateful for the life I have. Aria has made me a better man, and Lily has taught me what real love means.\u201d<\/p>\n
His mother smiled. \u201cI\u2019m glad you found happiness, son. I was worried about this arrangement, but look at the beautiful family you\u2019ve created.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tears filled my eyes. I had spent months wondering whether Jason regretted marrying me, never realizing how deeply he loved us.<\/p>\n
That evening, after putting Lily to bed, Jason noticed my silence. I finally confessed that I\u2019d overheard his conversation. He looked embarrassed but gently held my hand.<\/p>\n
\u201cEverything I said was true, Aria. You and Lily are my whole world.\u201d<\/p>\n
The following evening, I prepared his favorite dinner, decorated our home with candles, and left little love notes around the house.<\/p>\n
As we sat together, I realized something beautiful: Our marriage may have been arranged, but our love was entirely our own.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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