Chapter 1 – A New BeginningWendy was a cheerful girl with a constant smile on her face, the kind that made everything around her feel lighter. Being the eldest among her two brothers and two sisters, she often carried responsibilities on her shoulders. Her father worked in a modest job, her mother took care of the household, and though the family wasn’t wealthy, they were bound by love and warmth.From childhood, Wendy had a natural love for studies. She enjoyed reading, teaching children, and writing little stories. Kids from the neighborhood often gathered around her, and she would teach them playfully—explaining math through games, narrating stories to make history come alive.Her two closest friends were Laura and Barrick.Laura was calm and thoughtful, often giving Wendy sound advice.Barrick was the mischievous one, always joking and laughing.Wendy’s world would feel incomplete without them.By 2019, Wendy felt her life was finally moving toward something brighter. Alongside college, she had started tutoring children, earning a little money while finding satisfaction in shaping young minds.She often told herself: “Life may be hard, but I’ll make it easier with my own hard work.”But what she didn’t know was that destiny was about to take her on a journey of love, pain, challenges, and ultimate success.---Chapter 2 – The Unexpected MeetingThe new semester in college had just begun. Amid the noise of students and new books, Wendy sat in a corner seat with her notebook. She always focused on her studies, believing that education was the true key to her dreams.That day, she met Ryan.He was a new student—tall, with a gentle smile and an aura of simplicity. Searching for a seat, he ended up sitting beside Wendy.“Hi, I’m Ryan,” he said with a warm smile.“I’m Wendy,” she replied softly.It was just a small introduction, but something stirred in Wendy’s heart. There was a strange comfort in Ryan’s eyes.Days passed. Ryan would occasionally ask for notes, or seek Wendy’s help with assignments. Slowly, their conversations grew longer—library discussions, cups of tea in the canteen, and laughter on the walk back home.Ryan’s greatest quality was that he listened. Wendy would share about her dreams, her struggles at home, and her fears. Ryan would patiently listen and then say,“You think too much, Wendy. But I believe you have the strength to overcome anything.”Those words touched her deeply. For the first time, she felt truly understood. Wendy began to realize that Ryan was becoming more than just a friend.---Chapter 3 – Love in BloomTheir friendship blossomed into something more. They now shared more than just books—they shared secrets, hopes, and long silences filled with meaning.One evening Ryan suggested, “Let’s skip the library today. Let’s go to the park.” Wendy hesitated, then agreed.In the calm breeze under the trees, Ryan asked, “What’s your biggest dream?”Wendy thought for a while, then replied,“My dream is to give my family a better life… and to teach children so they can grow into good people.”Ryan looked at her deeply and said,“You have a rare strength, Wendy. I believe you can achieve anything.”Her heart skipped a beat. That night, she realized her feelings were no longer just friendship.Not long after, during a college festival, Ryan finally confessed:“Wendy, from the day I met you, I felt something different. Your smile, your honesty, your passion… they draw me in. I like you, Wendy, more than a friend.”Wendy’s eyes filled with tears of joy.“I like you too, Ryan. Maybe even more than I ever admitted to myself.”It was the beginning of their love story.---Chapter 4 – The StormBut love is never easy.When Ryan told his family about Wendy, they were shocked. Coming from a well-off household, his parents believed Wendy’s background didn’t “match” theirs.“Ryan, how can you even think of this?” his mother said sternly.Ryan stood firm, “Mom, I don’t need wealth or status. I need her heart.”Meanwhile, Wendy was fighting her own battles. She was juggling college, tutoring to support her siblings, and endless sacrifices. Often, she would give up money meant for her books to pay her brother’s school fees.Though she smiled outside, inside she carried silent pain. Sometimes she feared—would Ryan give up under family pressure?When Ryan’s parents gave him an ultimatum—“Leave Wendy or leave this family”—Ryan struggled but chose to stand by Wendy.Wendy, though moved, said,“Ryan, I don’t want you to lose your family because of me. I must first become strong on my own. If our love is true, it will survive time.”It was the beginning of her greatest test.---Chapter 5 – Rising StrongDetermined, Wendy threw herself into her studies and work. She balanced her job as a tutor with late-night study sessions. Sleep-deprived and exhausted, she still kept going, reminding herself of her promise.Finally, after months of hard work, Wendy passed