Apr Chapter 1 The car accident had stolen half a month of my life . When I woke up in a hospital bed , there were no memories only pain and confusion . But Thomas was there . He told me he was my husband , that he had stayed by my side through everything . And I believed him . For weeks , I thought I was happy . But it was all a lie . Tonight , I had gone to his office , my heart racing with excitement . I had taken the test that morning , staring in shock at the two lines that changed everything . Our baby . I couldnt wait to tell him . I pushed open the door to his office , stepping inside then froze at the sound of voices . So , are you going to keep pretending to be her husband ? The voice wasnt Thomas . It was his friends . My breath hitched . What if her memories return ? A pause . Then Thomas spoke , his voice calm , collected . They wont . Shes been drinking the pills . She trusts me . The world shifted beneath my feet . I made sure she wouldnt remember , he continued . She cant . If she does … she might do something to harm Amber and stop her wedding . My sister . What is he saying ? Why would I stop her wedding ? My head was spinning , wanting to remember everything . She doesnt need to know the truth , Thomas sighed . Even if Amber didnt choose me … even if she married someone else … I still cant let anyone destroy her happiness , so if I have to lie my life with her , Ill do it for Amber . Betrayal surged through me , leaving me cold . I wanted to scream , to burst into that room and demand the truth . But I had nothing . No proof . No memories . If I confronted him now , he would have an explanation . He would smile , touch my face , and tell me I was imagining things . So I turned and walked away . That night , I didnt take the pills . For the first time in weeks , I let my mind be my own . And the memories didnt come all at once . They came in fragments , slipping through the cracks every time I skipped a pill , every time I stared at Thomas and felt that something wasnt right . A familiar scent , a stray word , a flash of something in my mind that left me breathless . I played the role of the perfect wife , pretending nothing had changed . But Thomas noticed . He watched me more closely , his touches lingering a little longer , his gaze sharp whenever I hesitated before taking the pill . Then , one night , he said it . Were going to 61 % 1 19:20 Fri , 18 Apr The words knocked the air from my lungs . My house . My parents . I was going back . I forced myself to smile , nodding like a good wife should . But inside , I was drowning . The next morning , as I sat in the car beside Thomas , the memories became clearer . Not forced , not sudden but they were there , like a puzzle assembling itself in my mind . She had always taken from me . As children , she wanted my toys . My clothes . My friends . And as we grew older , she wanted Scott . I clenched my fists , my nails digging into my palms as more pieces fell into place . Scott and I had been together for four years . Four years of love , of promises , of planning a future together . I had trusted him , believed him . And yet , all along , he had been sneaking behind my back with my own sister . I had confronted them . I remembered the way Scott had tried to deny it , how Amber had worn that same sickeningly sweet smile she always did when she got what she wanted . And I had been a fool . A fool for thinking that my parents would stand by me . That they would condemn Amber for what she did . But they didnt . They let her have him . They let her take everything from me . The betrayal burned through my veins like poison , and suddenly , I was back in that moment the night of . the accident . Amber was in the car with me . We were fighting . I had just found out about Scott . The truth had shattered everything I knew , and I had been furious screaming , crying , demanding answers . And then … I I The sharp turn . The blinding lights . The impact . It wasnt just an accident . Amber had been there . Amber had caused it . Now , she was pretending . Pretending nothing had happened . Pretending she was my sister , my family . The realization clawed at my chest , but I kept my face blank . I let Thomas hold my hand as he led me into my parents house . And then Amber appeared . Jasmine ! Ambers voice rang out , overly sweet , as she strode toward me , her heels clicking against the floor . Her perfectly styled hair bounced with every step , and her smile stretched wide- too wide . Come here , I want you to meet someone . I already knew . Still , I played along , letting her take my hand and drag me forward . This is Scott , Amber said , practically glowing with pride as she clung to his arm . My fiancé . I felt the breath leave my lungs Chapter 1 201 % 19:20 Fri , 18 Apr The words knocked the air from my lungs . My house . My parents . I was going back . I forced myself to smile , nodding like a good wife should . But inside , I was drowning . The next morning , as I sat in the car beside Thomas , the memories became clearer . Not forced , not sudden but they were there , like a puzzle assembling itself in my mind . She had always taken from me . As children , she wanted my toys . My clothes . My friends . And as we grew older , she wanted Scott . I clenched my fists , my nails digging into my palms as more pieces fell into place . Scott and I had been together for four years . Four years of love , of promises , of planning a future together . I had trusted him , believed him . And yet , all along , he had been sneaking behind my back with my own sister . I had confronted them . I remembered the way Scott had tried to deny it , how Amber had worn that same sickeningly sweet smile she always did when she got what she wanted . And I had been a fool . A fool for thinking that my parents would stand by me . That they would condemn Amber for what she did . But they didnt . They let her have him . They let her take everything from me . The betrayal burned through my veins like poison , and suddenly , I was back in that moment the night of . the accident . Amber was in the car with me . We were fighting . I had just found out about Scott . The truth had shattered everything I knew , and I had been furious screaming , crying , demanding answers . And then … The sharp turn . The blinding lights . The impact . It wasnt just an accident . Amber had been there . Amber had caused it . Now , she was pretending . Pretending nothing had happened . Pretending she was my sister , my family . The realization clawed at my chest , but I kept my face blank . I let Thomas hold my hand as he led me into my parents house . And then Amber appeared . Jasmine ! Ambers voice rang out , overly sweet , as she strode toward me , her heels clicking against the floor . Her perfectly styled hair bounced with every step , and her smile stretched wide- too wide . Come here , I want you to meet someone . I already knew . Still , I played along , letting her take my hand and drag me forward . This is Scott , Amber said , practically glowing with pride as she clung to his arm . My fiancé . I felt the breath leave my lungs L Chapter 1 19:20 Fri , 18 Apr Scott . * 3.61 % His eyes met mine , dark and unreadable , but there was something there hesitation , discomfort . A flicker of something I couldnt quite place . But just as quickly , it was gone , and he extended his hand toward me , his expression unreadable . Nice to meet you . Like I was a stranger . The world tilted . My fingers tingled . And before I even knew what 1 was doing , I moved like something had taken over my body . I reached out , but instead of shaking his hand , I stepped closer too close . And then my lips brushed his . Scott stiffened . Amber let out a sharp gasp . What the hell are you doing , kissing my fiance ? Then , she pushed me . 13.40 TII , TO API Chapter 2 Audrey's biggest regret? A one-night stand with Floyd, her secret love for eight years. Despite his arranged marriage and his family's troubles, he kept rescuing her. She thought she was just a fling,...