Ava thought she knew heartbreak. She thought She knew betrayal. But when her world came crashing down and she was left with nothing but a stack of divorce papers on the day of their anniversary, the truth hit her harder than she could ever imagine. With nowhere to go and no one to trust, a near-fatal accident changes everything. Saved by a mysterious stranger, Ava is given a second chance at life -but not without strings attached. Billionaire Alexander Navarro offers her an escape. In exchange for her presence as his "stand-in wife," he promises her everything: security, safety, and a chance to heal. But as their worlds collide, secrets unravel and a deadly game of power, revenge, and twisted desire begins. Liam isn't done with her, and the past is far from buried. With every passing day, Ava's world becomes more complicated and her desire for vengeance burns hotter than ever. As she discovers this dangerous world, one question remains: Will Ava's revenge cost her more than she's willing to pay?
View MoreAlex shut the door behind him and I was left in a void of quiet. After our new discussion, my heart kept on hustling because of the tension of his words on my chest.The nurse made a sound as if to speak delicately before I could gather myself. She had delicate sympathetic eyes and was more youthful than the nurse I had recently seen.She moved toward my bedside gradually and asked "How are you feeling?" I could perceive she was hanging tight for something due to the reluctance in her voice despite the fact that it was alleviating. "I'm... Still having migraines" I mumbled, my voice weak. "Everything is so dull. Extremely foggy. I can't remember anything. I have no clue about how I arrived." Her face relaxed like she had guessed this and she gestured. She explained "You're encountering concussive amnesia. It is an outcome of the head injury you got in the crash. You'll likely recapture your memory after some time. The primary stage regularly includes the memorable powerlessness ong
A snugness grasped my chest and the doctor's words waited in the air like a thick haze. I was unable to unwind my thoughts which were confused with unsettled questions. Despite the fact that my voice shook with uncertainty I had at long last tracked down it. "What's going on?"Though the doctor's face relaxed, his eyes were lowered as though he had heard the terrible news multiple times."It's somewhat bad. This hospital is in a harsh circumstance. We might not be able to keep you for too long because of a few unforeseen occasions." He stopped then went on. "Since we've been running out of space, they plan to move patients to different clinics. Remorsefully, I have been informed that as one regarding the patients you might be discharged sooner than expected." I flickered as I attempted to understand his words. "Discharged? I don't understand, "My voice was not really in excess of a murmur yet it conveyed the direness of my circumstance. "Where am I expected to go?I have no place to
A snugness grasped my chest and the doctor's words waited in the air like a thick haze. I was unable to unwind my thoughts which were confused with unsettled questions. Despite the fact that my voice shook with uncertainty I had at long last tracked down it. "What's going on?"Though the doctor's face relaxed, his eyes were lowered as though he had heard the terrible news multiple times."It's somewhat bad. This hospital is in a harsh circumstance. We might not be able to keep you for too long because of a few unforeseen occasions." He stopped then went on. "Since we've been running out of space, they plan to move patients to different clinics. Remorsefully, I have been informed that as one regarding the patients you might be discharged sooner than expected." I flickered as I attempted to understand his words. "Discharged? I don't understand, "My voice was not really in excess of a murmur yet it conveyed the direness of my circumstance. "Where am I expected to go?I have no place to
My body still hurting from the accident I slowly sat up on the hospital bed. As I moved, the sterile white sheets crumpled and I shook my head in an attempt to clear my head.His words 'unborn child' reverberated in my mind weighing me down. As I said "This is insane" my voice cracked a little. "I cant—I can't do this."My heart was racing when I looked at him. A substitute wife? To live with a billionaire stranger under some unwritten agreement? It felt wrong but I was afraid to turn down his offer. What if I had nothing and nowhere to go?He moved in closer, his gaze unblinking. "You have no memory, Ava. You have no recollection of your life prior to the accident. I'm giving you a place to heal and stability. Consider it." My frustration and rage were growing inside of me. I didn't want to be someone's short termed wife or even some sort of crazy bargain." You're... asking me to be someone I'm not." I said, my voice sharp.His gaze softened slightly." I know it's difficult but you
The only noise in the eerily silent room was the gentle beep of the machines all around me.Gazing at the stranger in the doorway, I froze and my heart skipped a beat. He exuded authority and imposingness while maintaining a certain tenderness.The nurse gave me a final pitying look before leaving the room, discreetly excusing herself after noticing the tension between us. I hardly noticed that she had left. I was unable to look away. With a commanding yet somehow gentle presence, he took a step forward. His commanding presence seemed to overshadow the stark white hospital room with its icy walls and glaring fluorescent lights.He was tall, broad-shouldered and had sharp features including an angular jawline, well-groomed but slightly disheveled dark hair and intense introspective and searching eyes.As he spoke, his eyes softened and his voice became smooth and serene. "Hey," he repeated, his voice barely audible. "How do you feel?" I opened my mouth to respond but nothing came out
I blinked slowly, regaining my bearings as the sterile white ceiling above me came into focus.My headache dull pulsing in time with my heartbeat. I was unsure of where I was but I could feel a cozy pillow under my head. The sound of the rhythm of the heart monitor filled my ears which was both reassuring and unnerving.My mouth felt perched and I tried to swallow but my throat was so dry and tight . My body ached as though something—no, nothing—had struck me. I had a sudden flash of memory that I had been hit by something but the details were hazy and dispersed. As if the universe itself didn't want me to move too fast I shifted but the feeling of weakness pulled me back into position. "Hey there" A quiet voice next to me said and I looked around.Standing there with a soft smile on her face was a woman wearing scrubs. Her eyes were the kind that simply by gazing into them brought comfort.With my voice hardly audible above a whisper I croaked "Where… where am I?" The kind nurse s
In the quiet of our bedroom—the one that had once been ours —I had packed my bag. The one in which we made a lifelong commitment to one another. Even though I had no idea where I was going I had to go. I had lost ownership of the house—our house. Not after his words, what he had done. I still felt as though the divorce papers were suffocating me like a weight in my hands.Everything I believed we had was torn apart by a thin stack of legal sheets. Without even looking at them Liam had given them to me as if they were just another document to be completed and crossed off his list of things to do. Just icy indifference without hesitation or emotion. It was impossible for me to stay. Not in that residence. Not when the void looms like a dense mist between us. So I left. I had no idea where to go but the street outside seemed like a good place to be. An area where I could vanish. Even though the night air was abrasive against my skin, it was unable to quench the fire within me. Like a
With my heart a heavy burden in my chest, I trudged toward our bedroom unable to break free from the silence that pervaded the house.The sounds of Liam's footsteps disappearing behind me only served to highlight how empty our relationship was becoming. Upon hearing the downstairs door slam I flinched.What was the point of chasing after him and insisting that he stay? His absence had already been more noticeable than any argument we could have.I forced open our bedroom door in the hopes of finding some comfort but at this point it was the last place that could provide it. I could only see the cracks in everything we used to have despite the gentle shadows cast by the bedside lamp. The bed we shared. Our common recollections.And now,a document that is currently on my side of the bed— divorce papers. I stopped.As I made my way slowly to the bed, my legs felt like jelly. The papers were waiting neatly stacked as if they had always been there. Liam seemed to have planned this for a lo
"I can't wait!"I stood in the dim light of our dining room, arranging the silverware nervously with my fingers for the fourth time. With soft music playing, flickering candles and the aroma of roasted chicken filling the air the table was perfectly set. This dinner took hours to prepare. In an effort to remind Liam of our past together, I tried to make everything right. After all, it was our anniversary . Despite being together for four years, it seemed like we were very far apart.I took a look at the wall clock. 7. 42 p. m. By now Liam ought to be at home. He had said he would arrive early tonight. No more excuses. I couldn't deny the nagging feeling that he wasn't returning in the manner that I wanted.My heart skipped a beat as I straightened up and the door finally opened. I called softly my voice full of hope "Liam?"He entered without looking up, dropping his briefcase on the floor. His suit was a little rumpled and he barely acknowledged me as he passed by without taking off
"I can't wait!"I stood in the dim light of our dining room, arranging the silverware nervously with my fingers for the fourth time. With soft music playing, flickering candles and the aroma of roasted chicken filling the air the table was perfectly set. This dinner took hours to prepare. In an effort to remind Liam of our past together, I tried to make everything right. After all, it was our anniversary . Despite being together for four years, it seemed like we were very far apart.I took a look at the wall clock. 7. 42 p. m. By now Liam ought to be at home. He had said he would arrive early tonight. No more excuses. I couldn't deny the nagging feeling that he wasn't returning in the manner that I wanted.My heart skipped a beat as I straightened up and the door finally opened. I called softly my voice full of hope "Liam?"He entered without looking up, dropping his briefcase on the floor. His suit was a little rumpled and he barely acknowledged me as he passed by without taking off...
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