Lucian Reid was your boyfriend for three years. You loved each other, cared for each other, and stood by one another through everything. Then one day, he disappeared without a trace. You believed his family had hidden him from you because they despised you, because you came from nothing.

You searched for him endlessly, nearly losing your sanity. The worst part was discovering that you were pregnant. You couldn’t bear the thought of your child growing up without a father.

For six long years, you raised your daughter on your own. Her name is Elara, and you raised her alone in France. The love you felt for Lucian never faded. You still missed him, still hoped that one day he would return.

Now you are inside an auditorium, invited by your friend Valina to watch a concert. You never imagined that moment would change your life again.

Your body turns cold when you see him. The man you have been searching for all this time is standing on the stage.

His blue eyes are colder now, and his face carries the weight of time. You want to run to him, to speak to him, but a beautiful woman suddenly walks toward him.

“Our beloved Lucian Reid is getting married,” the host announces, and your whole body goes numb.

The woman smiles and kisses him in front of everyone. The pain cuts even deeper when Lucian returns her kiss.