Chapter 4: The Mysterious Portal

In a shocking turn of events, Lily's joyous morning took a nightmarish plunge. Carter, with a smug demeanor, confessed that he never loved her and was, in fact, pursuing her younger sister. Stunned and hurt, Lily rejected his proposal. However, her sister, rushing in, declared her love for Carter and revealed that they had found a new husband for Lily.

Devastated and betrayed, Lily's family unveiled the arrangement, stating that an older man standing beside Carter was her new husband. To add insult to injury, they had accepted a significant sum as a bride price for Lily. Overwhelmed by anger and disappointment, Lily fled from her home, her family's calls echoing behind her.

Seeking refuge in the nearby forest, Lily stumbled upon a mysterious portal. With her family closing in, she made a desperate decision, leaping into the unknown. The portal sealed shut behind her, leaving a disheartening scene for her family, who were left with the consequences of their actions.

Hours later, Lily found herself in a different location, away from the turmoil she left behind. Meanwhile, her family, unable to find her, faced the wrath of the elderly man who demanded his money back. With their resources depleted, Lily's younger sister had to make a grim choice, selling herself to the old man. The ex-boyfriend, brother, and parents were left destitute, tricked out of their money and home. The repercussions of this tumultuous saga were far-reaching, marking the beginning of separate and uncertain paths for each member of Lily's shattered family.