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For three years, I had been secretly wed to Simon, yet he never publicly acknowledged our marriage. We were participating in a travel reality show together, but Simon was constantly flirting with the renowned actress, Hannah Schmidt. During a game of truth or dare, the production team challenged them to kiss, and Simon didn't hesitate. He embraced Hannah and kissed her deeply, as if they were alone in the world. When an avalanche hit, Simon rushed to Hannah's aid while I was trapped beneath the heavy snow. After my rescue, I had completely forgotten who Simon was. It was only

Forgotten Vows, A Snow-Buried Love Betrayed

I shoved him away, startled, just as the lifeguard arrived and plunged into the water to save Hannah.


When Hannah surfaced, she trembled and gazed at Simon in shock.


It appeared she hadn't anticipated his failure to pull her out.


Shivering, she said, "Simon, I'm freezing."


Simon disregarded her, turning to me and asking gently, "Are you alright? Did that scare you?"


I mumbled, shaking my head as I turned to depart, "It seems she's plotting something."


The following day, numerous newcomers, including some locals, arrived on the island.


They conversed in hushed tones when they noticed me.


Initially, I paid little attention, but then someone hurled a banana skin at me.


When I confronted them, I discovered that footage of yesterday's incident had been uploaded to the internet.


They were claiming I had deliberately tried to provoke online harassment against Hannah and now wanted her dead.


Chapter 9