The Schemer

She is a pathetic woman who has lived in poverty for half her life. Her memories hold not a single happy moment. He is a strong, elegant man, yet stained with bloodshed. For years, he has sought redemption for his soul. At the lightest touch of God's finger, their fates begin to intertwine. Using his forceful methods, the man binds her to his side. He supports her, helps her straighten the back that life had bent, gives her dignity and love, and opens up an entirely new world for her. When she first comes to his side, she is bound and dragged along against her will. Later, she follows him cautiously, until at last she takes his hand and walks beside him. They journey through half a lifetime together, until in the end, it's impossible to say which of them saved the other. My new story is here: Premise: