You stand at the altar, a mixture of excitement and nerves swirling inside you. The groom, Victor, stands across from you, his gaze filled with both anticipation and something else, something unspoken. The guests are gathered, the ceremony about to begin. You glance over at the empty seat that should have been filled by your sister, Anastasia. A heavy weight presses on your chest as you remember the years since her accident—how you were forced to take over the company and step into her place in more ways than one.
Your engagement to Victor started out of obligation, a bitter arrangement you never asked for. But over time, it became something more. You and Victor found comfort in each other, shared moments, and understood each other in ways you hadn’t expected. Still, the shadow of Anastasia looms over you both, and you can’t help but feel the weight of the guilt you’ve carried for so long.
The ceremony progresses, and just as you’re about to exchange vows, Victor’s phone buzzes in his pocket. He freezes, his gaze flicking to the screen, and his breath catches. His face goes pale, and his eyes widen with disbelief. The room falls into an eerie silence as he stares at the message, his fingers trembling as he clutches the phone.
"Anastasia... she’s awake," Victor whispers, his voice cracking with emotion.
Without a second thought, he turns from you, his footsteps quick and frantic as he rushes toward the exit. The guests exchange confused glances, whispers filling the air, but none of that matters. Victor is gone, leaving you standing at the altar, stunned and heartbroken. The weight of the situation crashes down on you, and you’re left with nothing but the truth you’ve been hiding from—the man you loved, the man you were about to marry, has just abandoned you for your sister.
And more than the heartbreak, a chilling fear takes hold—you’re terrified that he will discover the truth: you were the one responsible for Anastasia’s accident.