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In the heart of a bustling city, Fiona Mason faces a bitter truth: the man she once believed was her savior, Dr. Adrian Farley, has become the architect of her despair. He sacrificed everything for her—his dreams, his ambitions, and yet, every time she needs him most, he chooses another woman. With each missed appointment and every whispered excuse, the facade of their perfect love crumbles, leaving only the sharp sting of betrayal behind.
As Fiona stands on the precipice of divorce, she grapples with the weight of her decision. Can she truly walk away from a life built on promises and shared dreams? Adrian’s devotion was once a lifeline, but now it feels like a gilded cage, trapping her in a narrative crafted by his charm and her own vulnerability. And as tensions rise, so do the stakes. With their families caught in the web of their fractured relationship, will Fiona find the strength to reclaim her life, or will she remain forever shackled to the man who has made her feel like a burden?
In a world where love is both a sanctuary and a battlefield, Fiona must confront the ultimate question: How far will she go to protect her heart, and what happens when affection is revealed to be nothing but an act?
The affection was just an act. I'm not going to continue thisChapter 1
I used to believe Adrian Farley was the universe's apology to me. A fair trade: a defective heart in exchange for a perfect lover.
Because of my congenital heart disease, Adrian abandoned his lifelong dream of finance. He chose medicine instead, clawing his way up to become the renowned Dr. Farley—a name spoken with reverence in every hospital corridor.
In my second year of graduate school, a speech he gave became legend on the university forums. He'd stood before hundreds of people and declared he'd chosen medicine for one reason only: to save his girlfriend.
Everyone said Adrian Farley was living proof that true love still existed.
I believed it too.
Until the tenth time I visited his hospital.
"Ms. Mason, Dr. Farley is currently discussing your medical records with Dr. Preston." The nurse's eyes darted away, unable to hold my gaze.
Ten no-shows. And every single time, Zoe Preston was the reason.
"Do you need me to page Dr. Farley for you?"
"No. Thank you."