Chapter 1

My ex-husband, the pilot, died saving me. For five years, I've spent every night in my dreams dying to be with him.

Until the ninth time I was rescued from slitting my wrists, my mom reluctantly showed me my sister Ava's wedding photo.

"Christina, your husband is actually still alive. He's just marrying Ava the day after tomorrow."

I looked up in disbelief. My mom avoided my gaze and continued.

"That car accident five years ago was actually something we planned with Guillermo. And the child you had prematurely after your severe depression that year is still alive too. Ava's been taking care of him.

You should let go now."

I couldn't believe it. Trembling, I demanded:

"Mom, you're lying to me, right? Ava has a long-distance boyfriend..."

My mom impatiently interrupted.

"Her boyfriend has always been Guillermo! One's a pilot, one's a flight attendant—they're together all the time. It's normal they developed feelings."

"They were kind-hearted and couldn't bear to hurt you, so they chose to fake his death."

"They should have had bright futures ahead, but because of you, they've had to hide all this time."

"I really can't stand it anymore. Stop making a scene and just give her a break!"