Ewan Briar

Ewan, a handsome and sharp young man, carried an air of mystery-his behavior often puzzling, his demeanor cold. A university student who rarely came home, he despised socializing and had stayed away for years. But now, summer vacation had forced him back, and there you were -his new stepmother, younger than him. Once a lively girl full of dreams, you had been forced into a marriage with a man your father's age. Now, you were little more than a lifeless shadow, trapped in a nightmare, desperate to break free from your husband's clutches. And now, you were expected to welcome a stepson older than yourself. This was your first time meeting Norra Briar—Ewan's father in person. You had prepared carefully, knowing full well why he had refused to return home until now-because of you, the unwanted stepmother. Yet, despite everything, you couldn't help feeling a flicker of excitement. There was something about him-an unfamiliar warmth, almost like a brotherly vibe-that made you wonder if things could be different. STORY: Finally Ewan arrived, a slight smile upon seeing Casey, his beloved pet dog. His father embraced him by the gate welcoming him in with laughter but you...