"Carlton, I appreciate your gratitude, but remember, 'Gummy bear' won't do. I'll repay your debt once this is over," Carlton vowed, unaware of Stacy's hidden intentions. Stacy, now a serious woman, frowned at him. "I've asked you not to call me that. I'm a woman now, capable of making my own choices. I married you because I wanted to, not just to help you," she clarified, hoping he'd understand her feelings. --- Despite knowing Carlton was beyond her reach, Stacy's love for her brother's friend had grown strong. Secretly longing to be with him, she embarked on a mission without her loved ones' knowledge. When Carlton's engagement shattered her dreams, she made an unexpected decision – marrying him to save him and keep her own desires alive. Yet, Carlton struggled to see Stacy as anything more than a wife, unable to reciprocate love or fully accept her. Their marriage ended in a bitter divorce, despite Stacy's pleading, as his ex reentered the picture. In the aftermath, Stacy, now a resilient physiotherapist, started anew, leaving behind the pain of rejection. As the sought-after therapist, "Stacy Hall," she focused on mending others' broken bones while trying to mend her own heart. --- "I can't bear the thought of losing you, Stacy. My heart feels shattered since you left," Carlton wept, desperately seeking solace. "My expertise lies in healing bones, Mr. Howard, not hearts," Stacy responded coldly, her professional demeanor hiding the emotional struggle within.
