She Mistook Another Man for Me and Broke My Heart — Novel

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Landon Raye's life hangs by a thread, caught between a love that feels more like a curse and a marriage that has turned into a chilling battlefield. His wife, Isla Monroe, is allergic to men—at least, that's what she claims. Five years into their union, their nights are spent in silence, their intimacy reduced to distant glances and awkward moments. But when a near-fatal accident exposes the cracks in their fragile relationship, Landon finds himself questioning everything, including Isla's true feelings.

As Landon grapples with betrayal and heartbreak, he witnesses the stark difference in Isla's demeanor toward a charming interpreter who seems immune to her so-called allergy. The realization hits him hard: Isla's affection flows freely toward everyone but him. Will he continue to endure this emotional torture, or will he finally take a stand and demand the love he deserves?

When secrets unravel and tensions escalate, Landon must confront his own heartache and Isla's choices. Can a man who has been cast aside find the strength to break free, or will the chains of their past keep him shackled to a love that never truly existed? In a world where love and fear collide, the question remains: Is it too late to reclaim his heart?

She Mistook Another Man for Me and Broke My HeartChapter 1

Everyone knew my wife, Isla Monroe, was born allergic to men, even to me. On our wedding day, when I nervously leaned in to kiss the corner of her lips, she kicked me off the bed.

Her face went pale, and she started throwing up nonstop. That same night, she moved into the study.

We had been married for five years, yet we had never shared a bed. I was treated like something contagious.

Whenever we went out, I had to stay at least two meters away from her. Even at home, I wore raincoats and gloves, afraid that touching her might cause harm.

One day, while I was helping a deaf-mute client go bungee jumping, Isla slipped near the cliff and almost fell. Without thinking, I reached out to grab her. But she raised her hand and pushed me off the edge instead.

I clung to the cliff, my hands shaking as I looked up at her. She turned away, wrapped her arms around the terrified man beside her, and said softly, “Don’t be scared, I’m here.”

So that was it, when she was with the one she truly loved, she could face anything. And at that moment, I decided to give them what they wanted.

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