Malisa remained seated on the couch, looking at Raymond with a mixture of fear and uncertainty after hearing everything he had said about helping her recover from the injuries she suffered many years ago.Although she still found it difficult to believe that her scars could ever disappear completely, there was something about Raymond's confidence that made her want to give him a chance.Perhaps it was the way he spoke without making her feel ashamed, or perhaps it was because he had been the only person in a very long time who seemed genuinely concerned about her happiness.Whatever the reason, Malisa knew that she could not continue rejecting his kindness simply because other people had disappointed her in the past.She had already agreed to become his wife, and although the marriage had happened under unusual circumstances, she wanted to believe that something good could come from it.After remaining quiet for several moments, she finally nodded."All right, Raymond. Since you believ

For several seconds, Raymond remained completely silent as he looked at Malisa, who was standing before him with her hands slightly raised, having finally gathered enough courage to reveal the scars she had spent so many years hiding from the world.Although he had already known that the fire had left her badly injured, seeing the full extent of the damage with his own eyes was something entirely different, and for a brief moment, he found himself struggling to control the emotions rising inside him.The burns were far worse than he had expected.Large areas of her skin were covered with thick, uneven scars, some darker than the surrounding skin while others had a reddish appearance that made it clear just how serious the injuries had once been.The damage was especially noticeable around her neck, shoulders, and the upper parts of her body, where the fire had left deep marks that had never completely healed.However, it was her face that affected Raymond the most.The scars stretched

Malisa stared at Raymond for several seconds, trying to understand how he could make such a promise without showing even the slightest sign of doubt.Three days.That was all he had given her.According to him, the terrible scars that had covered her body for so many years would disappear completely within three days, leaving her with the healthy skin she had almost forgotten she once possessed.The thought sounded so impossible that she did not know whether to laugh, cry, or simply ask him to stop making promises he might never be able to fulfill.Yet Raymond was standing before her with the same calm expression he had worn since the moment he offered to marry her.There was no uncertainty in his eyes, and judging from the way he spoke, it seemed he genuinely believed that the three small jars he had brought from his wardrobe could accomplish something that years of expensive medical treatment had failed to achieve.Malisa lowered her gaze toward the jars resting on the table.They lo

There, staring back at her from the mirror's smooth surface, was a face completely free of scars, beautiful and radiant, with skin so soft and flawless that it seemed the terrible fire had never touched her at all, while her eyes slowly traveled downward toward her neck, shoulders, arms, and every other part of her body that had once been covered in painful burns, only to discover that every single scar had vanished, leaving her looking even more beautiful than she could remember being before the fire changed her life.For several seconds, Malisa stood completely still in front of the mirror, unable to believe that the beautiful woman staring back at her was truly herself. Her lips trembled as she slowly raised her right hand toward her face, touching her cheek with the tips of her fingers before moving them toward her forehead.There was nothing there.No rough skin, no painful marks, and no thick scars that had made her afraid of looking at herself for so many years.Her fingers move

Raymond remained quiet.Malisa continued, "I'm asking because I want to be your wife, not just in front of my family, but in every way that matters."Her expression became serious."I want us to go through the proper legal process and obtain our marriage certificate, because I don't want anyone questioning whether I truly chose this life."She paused briefly before adding, "And if you're worried that I might regret my decision later, then I want you to know that I've thought about it carefully."Raymond looked at her with a mixture of surprise and admiration.Malisa had been frightened and uncertain when they first met, but now she was standing before him with a confidence he had hoped she would one day recover.Her scars were gone, but something even more important had begun healing inside her.She was finally learning to speak for herself without allowing fear to control her decisions.Malisa took one final breath before continuing."Raymond, I appreciate that you're giving me the fr