be just as restrictive. She feared her husband would mirror her father’s harshness, turning her world into another place of silence and obedience.
But from the beginning, Yusha surprised her. He spoke gently, never raising his voice or forcing conversation. Instead of demanding anything, he gave her space, allowing her to adjust at her own pace.
At first, Zainab struggled to trust his behavior. Kindness felt unfamiliar, almost suspicious. She waited for the moment it would disappear, convinced it could not last.
Days turned into weeks, and Yusha remained patient.
