My parents forced me to marry a man I barely knew. He was wealthy, serious, and almost cold. He didn\u2019t smile or speak much, and there was something about his silence that always made me uneasy. After the wedding, he brought me to his mansion \u2014 a vast place with endless rooms, servants, and gardens that looked like something out of a dream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On our first night there, he said, \u201cThis house is yours now. You can go anywhere you like\u2026 except the attic. Never go into that room.\u201d His tone was calm but sharp, like a warning I couldn\u2019t ignore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At first, I respected his rule. But the attic seemed to call me. Every time I passed the staircase leading up, I felt something \u2014 a strange energy, a whisper of sadness. One day, curiosity won. My heart pounded as I turned the dusty knob and slowly pushed the door open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Inside was a small, dimly lit room filled with children\u2019s toys, old photos, and a crib covered in a white sheet. My throat tightened as I saw a picture on the table \u2014 a woman who looked just like me, holding a baby. Suddenly, I heard his voice behind me, low and shaking: \u201cI told you never to come here.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When I turned around, he wasn\u2019t angry \u2014 he was crying. \u201cThat was my wife,\u201d he said softly. \u201cAnd the child we lost. I couldn\u2019t bear to lose you, too.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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