Huyen's Story, Part One
A girl from rural Vietnam becomes a mail order bride.
Huyen walked through the bustling marketplace, her long black hair tied into a neat bun and her slender hands clutching a worn, wooden shopping basket. She was accompanied by her mother, Thu, who chattered away about the neighbors and the latest village gossip. As they navigated through the crowd of vendors and shoppers, Huyen’s eyes darted across the various items for sale: fresh fruits and vegetables, hand-woven baskets...