That day felt like a celebration of a new life. The man felt young again, and his bride glowed with happiness. It seemed that only joy awaited them. But…

On their wedding night, as he carefully unbuttoned her dress, he saw something horrifying  To be continued in the first comment 

Beneath the lace fabric, he saw deep, fresh wounds crossing her back. The man froze, unable to believe his eyes. She turned away, tears glistening on her cheeks.

— “It was my father,” she whispered. “All this time, he beat me… saying I was bringing shame to him and to our family…”