Married to My Bully
Cassie Houstan (21), a literature and psychology student in her final year, barely speaks about her past. Orphaned at seven and adopted by a kind couple, she’s now trapped in a contract marriage with Tad Fidger (23), a once-shy boy turned dangerously possessive man—who also happens to be her childhood bully.
Cassie and Tad reconnected in high school, falling in love—until she discovered he was the same boy who bullied her years ago. When she confessed the truth, Tad’s old traits resurfaced: obsessive, controlling, terrified of losing her. His unhealthy love was rooted in a twisted belief that fear meant loyalty.
Things began to change when Tad’s twin sister, Tira, intervened, guiding him with compassion and patience. He started healing, slowly learning self-control and emotional maturity. But just when things looked hopeful, Tira was murdered after a meeting with Cassie. The killers were caught—but not before Cassie was blamed.
Tad’s grieving mother, Evelyn, accused Cassie of envy and murder. Tad, manipulated and heartbroken, believed her—crushing Cassie with cruel words and abandonment. Isolated again, she threw herself into training under her adoptive father, Merlin, a secret agent, while continuing her studies and raising Alvin, her adoptive younger brother.
Two years later, a tragic accident at college led to Cassie being called a murderer again. Before the case could go public, Tad—now more stable—intervened and cleared her name. He returned with regret, determined to make things right, even if he still struggled to manage his emotions.
But Evelyn wasn’t done. She coerced Cassie into marriage by threatening someone very close to her: a child Cassie found abandoned outside Tad’s apartment—the daughter Evelyn refused to acknowledge. To protect the little girl, Cassie signed a six-month contract marriage with Tad, who remained unaware of his mother’s threats.
Living together, their bond began to heal. Tad's love shifted from guilt to genuine affection, and Cassie glimpsed the boy she once adored. As they rebuilt their fragile connection, Cassie vowed to uncover the truth behind Tira’s murder.
Her search led her into a hidden world of trafficking and secrets. A tip from Tira’s secret lover revealed Evelyn’s disapproval of their relationship. Cassie dug deeper and unearthed a horrifying truth: Evelyn orchestrated her own daughter’s death, never expecting her to die—only to obey.
Why? Years ago, Evelyn lost her eldest child and blamed the doctor who failed to save him. That doctor was Cassie’s biological father. Evelyn’s grief mutated into revenge. She destroyed his family, killed his wife, and ensured Cassie ended up alone—ripe for manipulation.
She weaponized Tad, grooming him from childhood to control and break Cassie emotionally. And to protect her reputation, Evelyn nearly killed Tira’s biological daughter—who Cassie unknowingly raised as her own.
Now, with the truth exposed, Tad and Cassie must confront the web of lies that bound them and find the strength to break free. Love may have brought them back together, but the truth will determine if they survive.
