Destination of Love: The Cost of a Manufactured Rescue
From Outcast to Mafia Bride
The protagonist endures lifelong rejection from her father and brother, who openly favor her sister Kelsey Grant. At a party where she faces bullying, mafia boss Edwin Carlson intervenes, publicly claiming her as the woman he loves and threatening retaliation against anyone who harms her. He purchases a secluded forest castle, plants her favorite tulips, and stages a lavish wedding that captures national attention, transforming her into an object of public envy.
The Fire at the Birthday Party
Seven months into her pregnancy, she attends her father's birthday celebration. A sudden blaze erupts, and her father and brother prioritize rescuing Kelsey, leaving her trapped in the flames. Edwin carries her to safety, but the aftermath in the hospital reveals a devastating truth: the fire was deliberately set, and Edwin's fury centers on the risk it posed to her pregnancy rather than the act itself.
The Bone Marrow Deception
A private argument exposes that Kelsey suffers from leukemia and requires a bone marrow transplant from the unborn child. Edwin admits he married the protagonist solely to secure this donor, declaring he has his own plan to save Kelsey without endangering the mother. Realizing every kindness was calculated for her sister's survival, the protagonist flees the hospital, concluding that no one — neither her family nor her husband — has ever loved her for herself.