The father married his blind daughter without her consent to a man he believed was poor, convinced her disability made her a burden. From childhood, she was treated as an embarrassment, hidden from guests and denied affection after her mother’s death—the only person who ever defended her worth. When she turned twenty-one, her fate was sealed without a question asked.
The wedding was brief and cold. Mocking whispers followed her as her father handed her off, declaring she was no longer his responsibility. What he didn’t expect was what came next.
Life with her husband was modest but gentle. He spoke to her with patience, described the world she could not see, and treated her with dignity. Months later, rumors spread of a man who secretly gave away wealth while living simply. The father realized the truth too late.
When he finally confronted them, he found not a poor couple, but a peaceful one. The husband revealed he had chosen her deliberately. Calm and confident, the daughter spoke for the first time—not in fear, but strength—leaving her father in silent regret.