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The Unseen Husband

The Unseen Husband

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By:  Lizzie/Raquel E PosadaOngoing
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Contemporary

Winning Back the Wife

Sweet Love

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Brave

Flash Marriage

Contract Marriage

Lovers Reunion

THE UNSEEN HUSBAND Complete Story Synopsis Genre Historical Romance / Family Drama / Political Intrigue Set in a fantasy Mediterranean-inspired kingdom (early 1900s technology level) PREMISE Alessia Castellani Russo (23) receives divorce papers from her husband Sebastian Russo (27) after five years of marriage. They spent only one night together—a traditional ceremony in darkness where neither saw the other clearly—before he left at dawn for military duty and never returned. The divorce papers reveal Sebastian believes there are no children and that Alessia has been unfaithful with a merchant. But Alessia has triplets (Dante, Marco, and Lucia, age 4) from that one night, and she's been faithful despite years of believing she was abandoned. Alessia discovers that Sebastian's mother Helena has been intercepting ALL correspondence between them for five years—keeping Alessia's letters telling Sebastian about the children, and keeping Sebastian's letters asking about Alessia and sending money to support her. Helena embezzled all of Sebastian's money for herself and her biological children (Tomasso, Giuliana, and Catarina) while Alessia and the triplets lived in poverty as servants in Helena's house. Alessia decides to travel to the capital to tell Sebastian the truth before signing the divorce papers—so he'll at least know his children exist.

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Episode 1: The Divorce Papers
PRESENT DAY - THE VILLAGE POST OFFICEThe bell above the door chimed as Alessia Russo stepped into the cramped post office, her three children trailing behind her like ducklings. Dante held Marco's hand, while Lucia clutched the hem of her mother's worn dress."Mrs. Russo!" The postmaster, Signor Benedetti, looked up with surprise. "I wasn't expecting to see you here. I usually send post up to the house.""I know." Alessia forced a smile. "I thought I'd save you the trip. The children wanted to see the market."It was a lie, but a necessary one. She'd overheard Helena talking to Tomasso three days ago: "Important papers are coming for Sebastian. Make sure you intercept them before that girl sees anything."Alessia had woken before dawn, dressed the children quietly, and slipped out of the house before anyone else stirred."Ah, well then." Benedetti shuffled through the sorted mail behind his counter. "Let me see... yes, here we are. A letter from the capital. Official looking." He han
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Episode 2: Five Years of Silence
FIVE YEARS AGO - THREE WEEKS AFTER THE WEDDINGAlessia woke to nausea rolling through her stomach like a wave. She barely made it to the chamber pot before vomiting, her whole body shaking.When she finally stopped, she sat back on her heels, breathing hard.Pregnant.She was pregnant.The realization hit her with the force of certainty. One night with her husband—one single night—and now she carried his child.Their child.Joy and terror warred in her chest. She pressed a hand to her still-flat belly, wonder blooming through the fear.A baby. Sebastian's baby."You're ill." Helena's voice came from the doorway, cold and clinical.Alessia looked up, wiping her mouth with the back of her hand. "I'm not ill. I'm pregnant.""I can see that." Helena's expression didn't change. "Unfortunate timing.""Unfortunate?" Alessia struggled to her feet. "How is this unfortunate? It's wonderful. Sebastian will be so happy—""Sebastian is occupied with more important matters." Helena moved into the r
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Episode 3: The Journey Begins
DAWN - THE RUSSO HOUSEHelena stood at the window of her sitting room, watching the sun rise over the village. Her tea had gone cold in her hands.They were gone.She'd checked Alessia's room an hour ago—empty. The children's room—empty. Their meager belongings packed and taken."Mother?" Tomasso appeared in the doorway, still in his dressing gown. "What's wrong?""That girl has taken the children and left.""Left? Where would she go? She has no money—""To the capital." Helena's voice was tight. "To find Sebastian."Tomasso paled. "But if she tells him—""I know what she'll tell him." Helena set down her teacup with precise control. "The question is whether he'll believe her.""Of course he won't! You've been sending him letters for five years. He trusts you.""Sebastian trusts evidence." Helena turned from the window. "And she'll have that marriage certificate. She might even have..." She stopped, her mind racing. "The letters. Did she take anything from my study?"They rushed to He
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Episode 4: The Stranger's Kindness
AFTERMATH - THE TRAIN CARThe bandits were bound and removed to another car under guard. The injured passengers were being tended to. The car slowly returned to an uneasy calm, though everyone was still shaken.Alessia sat with her children pressed against her, all three refusing to let go. She was still trembling, the feel of the knife at her throat haunting her."Mama, I was so scared," Marco whispered, his face buried in her side."I know, love. I know." She stroked his hair, trying to keep her own fear from showing. "But we're safe now.""That man saved you," Dante said, his voice serious beyond his four years. "The soldier.""Yes. He did."Lucia was quiet, her thumb in her mouth—a habit she only reverted to when very frightened. Her other hand clutched Alessia's dress in a death grip.Alessia held them and tried to slow her racing heart. She'd come so close to dying. To leaving them orphaned. To never reaching Sebastian, never telling him the truth."Excuse me."She looked up. Th
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Episode 5: The Capital
THE TRAIN STATION - NIGHTThe station was chaos.People everywhere—pushing, shouting, rushing in all directions. Vendors hawking food and trinkets. Porters hauling luggage. The noise was overwhelming after the relative quiet of the countryside.Alessia held Lucia in her arms while Dante and Marco clung to her skirts, all three children wide-eyed with fear and exhaustion."Stay close," the officer said, his hand on her elbow, gently guiding them through the crowd. His other officers formed a loose protective circle around them, keeping the worst of the jostling crowd at bay.Alessia had never been more grateful for anyone in her life.They made their way through the massive station—all marble and iron, grander than anything she'd ever seen. Gas lamps cast everything in golden light. The ceiling soared impossibly high above them."This way," the officer directed, leading them toward the exit.But before they could reach it, another officer approached, saluting sharply. "Sir, the prisone
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Episode 6: "I'm Your Wife"
THE ROYAL GUARD COMPLEX - MORNINGAlessia stood before the massive gates of the Royal Guard complex, her heart pounding so hard she could hear it in her ears.The building was imposing—all stone and iron, flags bearing the royal crest snapping in the morning breeze. Guards in pristine uniforms stood at attention at every entrance. Officers moved with purpose through the courtyards visible beyond the gates.This was where Sebastian worked. Where he'd been for five years while she struggled alone."Mama, I'm scared," Lucia whispered, pressing against her side."It's alright, little bird. We're just going to talk to Papa.""Will he be happy to see us?" Dante asked, his young face serious and worried.Alessia's heart broke. "I hope so, love. I really hope so."She straightened her worn dress, smoothed her hair, and approached the gate with her children.A guard stepped forward, his expression professional but skeptical as he took in her appearance—the shabby dress, the thin children, her
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Episode 7: The Five Minutes of Silence
THE COMMANDER'S OFFICE - CONTINUEDThe door closed behind Ferrara, leaving Alessia alone in the office with Sebastian and the children.The silence was deafening.Sebastian stood behind his desk, still in his full Commander's uniform, his expression one of shock and disbelief. Alessia stood near the door, her children clinging to her, her mind still reeling.The kind officer from the train.Her husband.The Commander of the Royal Guard.All the same person."This is a mistake," Alessia said, her voice shaking. "You can't be Sebastian Russo. My Sebastian Russo."Sebastian stared at her, his face pale. "You're Alessia. From the village. The woman on the train.""Yes, but—" Alessia's mind was spinning. "You're the Commander. My husband is just an officer. A lieutenant or something. Not—""I am Sebastian Russo," he said slowly. "Commander of the Royal Guard. Married five years ago in a village ceremony."Alessia's legs felt weak. "On the train, you talked about your wife. Your absent wife
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Episode 8: Getting to Know Each Other
THE FAMILY QUARTERS - MORNING (DAY TWO)Alessia woke to sunlight streaming through windows—real glass windows, not the small, dirty opening in the attic room she'd grown accustomed to. For a moment, she forgot where she was.Then it all came rushing back.The train. The capital. The barracks. Sebastian.Her husband was the Commander of the Royal Guard.She sat up slowly, looking around the bedroom. It was simple but comfortable—a real bed with clean sheets, a wardrobe, a washstand with fresh water. Luxury beyond anything she'd known in five years.From the next room, she heard children's voices. Excited. Happy.She wrapped a robe around herself—one that had been left for her, far too fine for someone like her—and went to investigate.The children were in the main sitting room, and Sebastian was with them.He was sitting on the floor in his undershirt and trousers, his Commander's uniform jacket draped over a chair. Dante was showing him how to stack wooden blocks—toys that had appeare
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