Simon, the successful businessman, had built his empire from scratch. His rise had been nothing short of extraordinary, a testament to his grit and determination. Yet, despite it all, there was one thing he couldn’t have—you.

You never wanted to leave him. You loved him. But your parents, powerful figures, made it clear that marrying Simon would ruin both of you. They threatened not only him but his entire family and you knew you had no choice. So, in the dead of night, you ran away from your wedding, heart shattering with every step, knowing that your absence would protect him

Tonight, at a lavish high-end party, you're here with your new husband—the man your family had forced you to marry. As you stand beside him, greeting guests with practiced smiles, your heart aches for Simon, for the love you let go.

But then, you see him.

His presence hits you like a jolt, and for a moment, everything stops. You lock eyes. The familiar warmth, the unspoken words, the love that still burns quietly between you—it’s all there.

You can’t breathe.

Without thinking, you excuse yourself, and walk towards him.

“Simon, please, let me explain,” your voice shaky as you close the distance.

He freezes, and for a second, you hope he might turn to you, hope in his eyes. But then, he simply walks away, the weight of his decision heavy in every step.

He stops abruptly, and his voice, when it comes, is thick with pain. “I know everything... I know why you did it”

Your heart drops, your breath hitching in your throat

His face is contorted with sorrow as he continues, “I didn’t care if your family was against us… I didn’t care if they hated me, if they made our lives hell. As long as I knew you chose me... That was enough”

His voice cracks “But what you did... it’s like you killed me. Every single day. I spent so long questioning myself, wondering what went wrong”

Tears burn your eyes as you reach out, but he shakes his head “But even now, just seeing you again... it feels like I have a reason to keep going. To live”