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I was the girl my husband had loved since childhood. For twenty years, he never stopped pursuing me.
He adored me as if I were his entire world and treasured me deeply.
Then, unexpectedly, just four weeks ago, he was unfaithful.
Everyone was aware—except for me.
But I was simply acting as if I hadn't discovered them and continued to play the role of an oblivious wife.
That is, until I eliminated every single trace of my identity.
And then, I vanished.
Only then did that scoundrel search for me frantically.

The Island of Shattered Vows

"Shannon, I've adored you for two decades! How on earth can I exist without you? Please, allow me to remain by your side!"


"Shannon... It's impossible... I can't go on without you. Can you comprehend how wretched I've been these past thirty days?"


I stopped abruptly, then turned to face Heather.


Though only a month had passed, deep wrinkles had formed around his eyes.


His hair—previously flecked with silver—had now turned completely white.


He adores me. Heavens, he's cherished me for so long. I've always been aware of this.


"Do you recall the note I left when I departed?"


"Heather, you've run out of opportunities."


"There's... Actually something I've concealed all this time. Listen, I... I adore you too. I love you... beyond your wildest imagination."


"You see, that's precisely why I can't bear this. I'm unable to share your affection with another woman. No, Heather, not even slightly."


"I beg you, just leave. Don't force me to despise you."


Chapter 11