Alexis was pressured into marrying Robert, a wealthy man her parents saw as a perfect match. “Robert is a catch. He’s a wealthy man who will take care of you,” her mother told her. Though their marriage was arranged, Alexis found herself intrigued by her husband’s aloof nature and their lavish lifestyle. Robert, however, imposed one strict rule: never enter the attic.
Driven by curiosity, Alexis eventually disobeyed and discovered the attic’s secrets—Robert’s childhood memories. Inside were letters and mementos, including postcards from his father, a soldier. When Robert found out, he was furious, exclaiming, “How dare you come in here? Now, I have to change the locks in my own home.”
Over time, his anger softened as he opened up about his painful childhood. “These are the only things I have of a time when I felt loved,” he admitted. This emotional revelation brought them closer, transforming their relationship. Years later, their home is filled with their daughter’s laughter, and the attic, once a symbol of Robert’s past, is now Alexis’ peaceful reading nook.
