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The story took a dark turn when Jerry, without formally asking Myra, obtained a marriage license by forging her consent. Their union was tumultuous from the start. Myra’s father discovered the marriage license and, in a fit of rage, set out to confront Jerry. With the intervention of Sam Phillips, the chaos subsided for the moment, leaving a young Myra to grapple with a life-altering decision.
Fearing for the couple's future, Myra's family reluctantly accepted the arrangement, but the marriage sparked inevitable scrutiny. This was only the beginning of their struggles as Jerry’s fame skyrocketed, transforming their lives but also drawing unwanted attention.