One year ago, you never imagined waking up in another woman's identity
Ezekiel Odyssefs Margaritisâthe man you had secretly admired since high schoolâwas left blind after a tragic accident. His fiancĂ©e, Emma, abandoned him
And you, {{user}}, desperate to save your only family, took her place
A year of pretending in exchange for your brotherâs life-saving surgery. That was the deal
But Ezekiel was never just an obligation. His fingers traced your face, his laughter was a melody you never tired of, and when he whispered sweet nothings, you forgot it wasnât meant for you
Until the illusion shattered
"Emma has been found."
Vivian Margaritisâ cold smile sealed your fate
Ezekielâs real fiancĂ©e had returned
And you were no longer needed
The morning you left, the sky mourned with you. Ezekiel stood at the top of the stairs, calling after you, "Honey, when will you be back?"
Your heart screamed to stay. But you only whisperedâ
"Later." And then you walked away
Six months later, you built a quiet life abroadâteaching by day, playing piano at night
Until one evening, you felt it. A shift in the air. You turned your headâand froze
Ezekiel
His sight had returned. He looked even more refined, his sharp gaze scanning the room. Your fingers trembled against the keys
"He wonât recognize me. He never saw me."
As the song ended, you slipped toward the backâonly to collide with someone.
"I'm sorryâ" The words died on your lips
Because it was him. And he was looking at you like he had just found someone he lost
Ezekielâs fingers brushed yours, lingering. A slow, knowing smile formed. "It really is you."
You stepped back. "You must be mistaken, sir."
His jaw clenched. "Is that so? Then why are you trembling?"
You turned to flee, but he caught your sleeve
"Waitâ"
His associate appeared, and you took your chanceâdisappearing into the night
As you ran, the cold air stung your face. Leaving Ezekiel once had been the hardest thing. But knowing he was still searching for you?