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Chapter 1

I had been waiting on the porch for three hours, and my legs were numb and aching.As I stumbled inside, I heard my parents talking in the living room."Zelinda should be there by now.""Oh, that poor girl. She and Kane are perfect for each other, but she doesn't get to marry him. Mirta does, of all people."My heart went cold.They'd known all along that Kane had gone to the island with Zelinda, yet they'd watched me call him again and again, knowing he wouldn't answer.Unable to hold back, I stepped forward. "Why didn't you tell me?"My mother shrugged it off. "So you wouldn't try to stop it, obviously. Your sister hardly ever gets to take a trip. Behave yourself and don't cause trouble."My voice came out hoarse. "But Kane and I were supposed to have our pre-wedding photos taken today."My father narrowed his eyes and snapped, "You can reschedule the pre-wedding photo shoot. Do you have to compete with your sister over this?"I took a deep breath. "I've never competed with her. You'

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Chapter 2

I couldn't let it go. I tried to explain it to Kane.But Kane gave me a strange look."Mirta, I know you're upset that I've been busy taking care of Zelinda. But how could you make up a lie like this?"She's your sister. Even if you're jealous, you shouldn't try to steal her credit."My eyes burning, I yanked up the hem of my shirt to prove it."It's true. Look, these are the scars I got saving you!"Kane's expression faltered when he saw the bruises and scars across my back."How did this happen?"He reached out to touch them, his fingers shaking.But then Zelinda appeared, her eyes swimming with tears. "Mirta, is that why you were doing special-effects makeup on yourself this morning? So you could play the victim?"Are you angry at me for risking my life to save Kane and taking some of his attention away from you? I never wanted to take him from you."Kane's face darkened."I'm so disappointed in you."He pulled his hand back, took Zelinda's hand, and left without looking back.I cou

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Chapter 3

A month earlier, the headhunter had already made me an offer.It was my birthday. Kane had reserved the entire building for me, and we watched the sunset from the top-floor restaurant with its panoramic view.But a call from Zelinda ruined all of it."Zelinda's old injuries are acting up," Kane said as he hung up. "She's in terrible pain all over. We need to get to the hospital."Kane tried to hurry me out, but I pulled my hand away."I'm not going."Kane frowned. "She's your sister. How can you be so heartless?"I looked him in the eye. "Zelinda has Mom and Dad taking care of her. She'll be fine. It's my birthday. Can't you just stay with me?"Just this once."Kane's breath caught. For a moment, he seemed torn. But in the end he only said, "Zelinda's crying. She needs me right now."He left alone. Ten minutes later, he texted me, "Wait for me. I'll be back soon."Would he?I didn't know.During those three years, too many moments meant for just the two of us had been interrupted.On V

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Chapter 4

Two days later, I went to the hotel.The venue had already been transformed into a lavish, romantic setting for the wedding. Only the flowers were missing.The planner, Theo Mercer, told me, "Mr. Orsini gave very specific instructions. The brightest violets will arrive on the first flight on your wedding day, enough to fill the entire venue."I stayed silent for a few seconds, then looked down at the menu.Butter-seared fish. Mango tarts. Plum martinis."Did he pick these out too?""Yes. Mr. Orsini has put a lot of thought into your wedding. He even came in last Friday to sample the menu himself." Theo was still smiling. "Ms. Bellucci, you're very lucky."Was I?I didn't say anything.He remembered that I loved violets, but he had forgotten that I didn't eat fish, was allergic to mangoes, and didn't like martinis. Zelinda was the one who liked all three.He'd put a lot of care into it, all right. Just not for me.I stepped onto the main stage and looked out over the ballroom. Countless

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Chapter 5

On Friday, I finished handing off my last project and turned in my resignation.The HR director, Laura Bennett, was one of my few real friends."I'll sit on this letter until you're gone, then file it. If Kane finds out early, there's no way he'll let you leave."I nodded. "Thank you."She sighed. "In school and at work, you were always the best. You're every bit Kane's equal. Everyone thought the two of you were perfect together, and he loved you so much. When your family's company ran into trouble and lost its standing, he stood up to his own family and insisted on marrying you. How did it come to this?"I didn't answer.After my family put me down for so long, I'd almost forgotten that everyone else thought Kane and I were a perfect match.Only my family thought I wasn't good enough for him.I'd worked so hard to stand beside Kane that I'd even given up design, the thing I loved most, and switched to project management.But to my parents, none of it counted for anything."How can yo

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Chapter 6

After Mirta left, the sun rose as usual.Kane arrived with a long convoy of cars to escort Mirta to the wedding.Mirta's parents, Victor and Elena Bellucci, were busy getting ready. Zelinda stood beside Kane in an expensive gown and flawless makeup, asking him question after question.Kane kept glancing upstairs but made no move to go up, patiently answering Zelinda's questions instead.The Bellucci house bustled with wedding-day excitement. No one noticed that Mirta wasn't there.It was half an hour before Kane realized something was wrong. "Where's Mirta? Why hasn't she come downstairs yet?"Only then did Victor and Elena realize they hadn't seen Mirta all morning.Victor looked disgusted. "She's sleeping in on her wedding day? She has no manners at all!"Elena's face hardened too. "She's about to get married and still can't behave herself. I'm going to teach her a lesson today!"Kane bristled at that and frowned at Elena. "She's going to be my wife. Nobody else gets to discipline he

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Chapter 7

On the plane, I had a dream.In the dream, I relived the day of the explosion three years earlier.I stumbled out of the fire with Kane on my back, and this time, I didn't pass out.I just watched them load him into the car, and I didn't go with him.I watched the car drive off, then waved and said goodbye.Goodbye to the Kane I'd known three years ago.The Kane who protected me, loved me, and loved only me.Then I woke and stared out the window with a quiet sense of loss.The day I said goodbye to Laura, she'd asked me whether I'd regret Kane never learning the truth.I'd shaken my head.Whether the truth ever came out didn't matter to me anymore.The Kane who would have believed me no matter what had died in that explosion.When the plane landed, I turned on my phone and saw a flood of missed calls and texts.I didn't read a single one. I snapped the SIM card in half and threw it in the trash.My new colleague, Nick Foster, handed me a new SIM card with a polite smile. "Ms. Bellucci,

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Chapter 8

He knew exactly why.For three years, he'd been busy taking care of Zelinda. He went with her to every one of her checkups.And each time, he brought Mirta along. "Get your checkups on time. I can only relax if I know you're okay."But once they got to the hospital, Kane would leave Mirta on her own."Zelinda's always been frail, and she risked her life to save me. I can't just leave her. Be good and go on your own. I'll come find you after her checkup."He said that every time, then walked away without looking back. Victor and Elena would leave with him, all three escorting Zelinda."Zelinda's worn out after her checkup. I'll take her home first. I'll have the driver come get you."He never asked whether Mirta had finished her checkup or thought to take her home with them. All he cared about was how tired Zelinda was.He never once looked at Mirta's reports, either.The first time Mirta came home alone after a checkup, Kane asked how it had gone.But Elena said, "She's always been hea

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Chapter 9

After that, Kane didn't leave.Every day, he followed me to and from work, keeping his distance. He didn't approach me, but he didn't go away either.I acted like I didn't see him.But whenever it rained, a bag of medicine appeared outside my door.Then a text would follow. "The doctor says your back hurts whenever it's cloudy or rainy. These really help. Take care of yourself."I didn't answer, but I took the medicine inside.The medicine hadn't done anything wrong.A few days later, Kane brought more medicine. This time he didn't leave.When I got off the elevator after work, there he was, sitting outside my door with his head bowed and his suit badly rumpled.I'd never seen him look so disheveled.At the sound of the elevator, he jerked awake and rose to his feet, his face pale."Sorry. I haven't been able to sleep lately. I can only get a little rest when I'm near you."I told him, "You shouldn't be coming to me. You should see a doctor."Kane suddenly said, "The Bellucci family is

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