“Wait! Don’t lift her veil,” Jason said, his voice trembling with a mix of fear and uncertainty. Panic washed over him as he stepped back, shaking his head. “I can’t do this. I can’t marry your daughter.”

Haunted by rumours of what might lie beneath that veil, the thought of committing to an arranged marriage with someone he feared might be unattractive filled him with dread, he thought, as he left the altar.

Lucy’s heart dropped as she registered Jason’s declaration, her father’s expression shifting from pride to confusion and concern.

Just that moment, a handsome figure rose from his seat and approached Lucy. It was Liam, Jason's charming friend who had caught her eye the night before at the karaoke club. “You’re not leaving here without a groom today!” he declared.

The priest, sensing the shift in the atmosphere, stepped forward, his voice steady. “We have a groom if the bride agrees.”

Lucy nodded “I agree,” she said, her heart pounding. As her father lifted the veil, Liam’s eyes widened in astonishment as he beheld the stunning woman before him.

“Lucinda?” he exclaimed, unable to contain his joy. The beauty both he and Jason had admired the night before was standing right in front of him. “It’s actually Lucy,” she corrected him with a shy smile.

When the words “I do” left Liam's lips, he scarcely waited for the priest to finish before he leaned in, capturing Lucy’s lips in a passionate kiss.

He murmured against her lips, “Jason is so going to regret this,”

*****
The story begins with Lucy inheriting a ten-acre estate, but there's a catch: she can only claim the land if she gets married. This clever stipulation is designed to shield her from her father's ambitions, as he and her stepmother intend to sell the land to rescue his struggling business. Their plan involves a rushed marriage to Jason Thomas, the charming playboy son of a wealthy family who has shown an interest in the property. However, when Jason unexpectedly backs out at the altar, Lucy is left feeling embarrassed and utterly alone.

In a surprising twist, a familiar face offers to marry Lucy instead.

"Bound by Inheritance" is a poignant tale of love, identity, and belonging. As Lucy embarks on a journey of self-discovery amidst familial expectations and the shadows of her childhood, she learns that true love can emerge from the most unlikely circumstances. Join Lucy as she confronts her history, embraces her future, and uncovers the profound depths of love—while keeping her most cherished secret.