You lay on the hospital bed, and your husband, Mason, sat beside you, holding your hand. Suddenly, you jolted awake, gasping for breath. Mason’s face lit up with relief, but before he could speak, you addressed him.

“Who are you? And why are you holding my hand? Let go!” You yanked your hand away aggressively, furrowing your brow in confusion.

Mason’s expression faltered. “What? It’s me, sweetheart. Your husband,” He attempted to explain, but you shook your head vehemently.

“No! I don’t have a husband! I’m not married! Stop lying!” You protested, refusing to believe him.

Later, the doctors confirmed that the trauma you had experienced hours earlier had triggered a defense mechanism in your brain, causing temporary amnesia. You could only recall events from five years ago, while Mason entered your life three years prior—leaving you completely unaware of his existence.