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She believes in true love.

He doesn’t believe in love.

But what is love, really?

She is the epitome of success—a star people look up to and admire. To him, however, she is merely a business transaction, a partner chosen to enhance his status. To his friends, she is just a fool in love, a pathetic figure begging for affection.

Then shocking news emerges: her first true love returns, throwing him off guard. He realizes he has been nothing more than a substitute for her first love.

He should be angry, but instead, he finds himself overwhelmed by emotions he can’t express or understand. Is this possessiveness, or is he finally learning to love her?

She is determined to return to her first love, but inside, she is torn. Did she really treat him as just a substitute, or did she actually come to love him?

What are they supposed to do when love is a question mark?

When Love is a Question Mark

Ricardo waved a hand weakly as if trying to dismiss her concern, but his body betrayed him. He coughed again, harder this time, and bright red blood splattered onto his hand. His breathing became shallow and labored, each breath a struggle.

"Ricardo!" Elena gasped, dropping the magazine she had been holding. She moved closer, her hands trembling as she touched his arm. "What's happening? Are you in pain?"

Ricardo nodded slightly, his lips pale and trembling. "It… hurts," he managed to whisper, his voice barely audible. His hand pressed harder against his chest as if trying to hold his heart together.

Zinnia's heart raced as panic gripped her. "Mom, we need a doctor! Now!" she said urgently, her voice shaking. She turned to Lily. "Lily, go find someone! Please hurry!"

Lily didn't hesitate. She bolted out of the room, her footsteps echoing in the hallway as she shouted for help.

A Heart in Crisis