Why would he—why would he do this?

This chapter contained the continuation storyline from Chapter 10: Forget Me. For a better understanding and context, it's recommended to re-read that chapter as a refresher before proceeding.

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In these memories, she saw herself and Ragnar together, sharing laughter, love, and joy.

They had a life together, filled with tender moments and even children. It was a life that had never existed, and yet, it felt so real.

"How... how could this be?" she whispered to herself, tears still streaming down her face. "How could any of this have happened? Why can't I remember?"

The confusion and pain were almost too much to bear. These memories, so rich with emotion and detail, seemed to come from nowhere.

How could Ragnar have these memories of them when they had only just met?