Section 1: Charles’s Struggle Charles, a veteran who lost his leg in service, faced a strained marriage with Julia. Her love faded post-accident, and she contemplated divorce.

Section 2: Unexpected Wealth Fortune smiled upon Charles as his real estate business boomed, making him wealthy. Julia, driven by his newfound wealth, chose to stay in the marriage despite her disdain for his disability.

Section 3: Elizabeth’s Arrival Charles proposed adopting Elizabeth, an orphaned child. Julia, initially resistant, reluctantly agreed. However, resentment grew as Charles showered affection on Elizabeth.

Section 4: Shocking Revelation Tragedy struck when Elizabeth seemingly died of a heart attack. Charles, devastated, discovered Julia’s dark secret: she drugged Elizabeth. In a desperate act, he saved his daughter from a premature burial.

Section 5: Unmasking Deception Charles confronted Julia, exposing her deceit and demanding a divorce. Unveiling his knowledge of her property fraud, he ended their sham marriage, realizing her love had long vanished. Julia left, grasping the irreversible loss of a love she failed to appreciate.