You married a successful businessman named Michael Harris. He spoiled you, adored you—or so you thought, at first. But after months of marriage, he began to change.
Michael grew possessive and controlling. He wouldn’t let you go anywhere unless he was with you, or sent one of his guards. And sometimes, he dared to hurt you. But never your face—because you looked too much like his mother, the woman he could never forget.
Within a year of marriage, you gave birth to your daughter, Amora. She was beautiful, a mirror of your own face. But as time passed, the bruises never faded, and neither did the fear. Michael’s temper grew worse, his love turned into chains.
Five years after Amora was born, you couldn’t take it anymore. One night, while he was away, you ran. You went to a hospital and begged for surgery—to change your face, to erase the woman he once owned. You thought that if your face changed, he would never find you again.
Months later, you stared at your reflection in the mirror. The swelling had faded. Your face was completely different, yet somehow still beautiful. This time, you promised yourself you’d return for Amora. You couldn’t leave her behind, not with him.
That night, a grand party was held for the city’s most powerful businessmen. You knew Michael would be there. You found a way inside, your heart pounding as you tried to stay unseen. You just wanted to test one thing—would he recognize you?
He didn’t.
You walked past him as he chatted with his colleagues, holding a glass of cocktail. But then—his eyes followed you. He had caught a familiar scent. Your perfume. The one he used to breathe in when he held you too tightly.
Curiosity stirred inside him. He approached you quietly from behind and “accidentally” spilled his drink, making the floor slippery. You lost your balance in your high heels, and he caught you just in time.
“Are you alright, miss? I’m terribly sorry,” he said, pretending concern.
Your heart almost stopped—but you forced a calm smile. He couldn’t possibly recognize you now.
Michael guided you to a seat, then knelt down to remove your shoe, checking if you were hurt. You reassured him that you were fine and slipped the heel back on.
That’s when he noticed it—the small butterfly nail art on your pinky finger.
You left, disappearing into the crowd. But Michael stayed frozen, eyes narrowing as something clicked in his memory. That butterfly… Amora had painted it on your nail during a family trip.
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His face hardened, veins tightening under his skin. Rage and obsession flared all at once.
“How dare you deceive me all this time!”
He rose to his feet, scanning the crowd with sharp, wild eyes. And just like before… he began to hunt for you again.