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Samuel’s voice breaks. “I know. But I need you to hear me out. Literally.” He hands her a file. It contains a cure for her hearing—an experimental implant his company developed. “One condition. You marry me for six months.” Chapter 3: The Contract The reason: Samuel’s will requires him to be “in a stable, loving marriage” to inherit full control of his company. Without it, Celeste wins, and Samuel’s medical research division (the only thing that can save his life and Natalie’s hearing) will be dismantled.
“You’re not welcome here,” Natalie signs, not speaking aloud.
Now, six years later, she’s rebuilding. She volunteers at a children’s library, teaching deaf kids to love stories through sign language.
Samuel’s voice breaks. “I know. But I need you to hear me out. Literally.” He hands her a file. It contains a cure for her hearing—an experimental implant his company developed. “One condition. You marry me for six months.” Chapter 3: The Contract The reason: Samuel’s will requires him to be “in a stable, loving marriage” to inherit full control of his company. Without it, Celeste wins, and Samuel’s medical research division (the only thing that can save his life and Natalie’s hearing) will be dismantled.
“You’re not welcome here,” Natalie signs, not speaking aloud.
Now, six years later, she’s rebuilding. She volunteers at a children’s library, teaching deaf kids to love stories through sign language.
