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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

James's grip on her hand tightened slightly, his thumb brushing against her skin in a gesture of comfort. "Don't think like that. He's going to pull through, Zinnia. He has to. And no matter what happens, you're not alone in this. I'm here for you."

The honesty in his voice hurt her chest. She looked up at him, and her tears obscured her vision. "Thank you," she said softly, her voice trembling.

Though Zinnia nodded at James's words, a part of her heart ached with longing. She wished it was Samuel sitting beside her, his deep voice offering the reassurance she so desperately needed. She realized Samuel had a way of making her feel safe, even when everything else was crumbling around her. She wanted him there, not just in body but in spirit, standing by her through this storm.

Awakening the Heart