Chapter 1

When I learned that her first love had passed away, my wife, who was on our honeymoon cruise with me, jumped straight into the freezing ocean, ending her life without a second thought.

It was only then that I realized she had never actually let go of Julian.

When we were miraculously reborn back to our college years, she didn't hesitate for a second. She threw my hand away and ran toward her first love with big, eager strides.

I watched their retreating figures, turned around, and walked away.

From that moment on, our lives were destined to be parallel lines that would never cross again.

Ten years later, we crossed paths again at a high-society charity gala in San Francisco.

She had become the new darling of the business world, looking radiant as she arrived with her arm tightly looped through Julian’s.

Seeing me wander into the ballroom looking for someone, she couldn't help but walk over to give me some unsolicited advice.

"Why are you still so obsessed with me, Ethan? Even if you’ve waited ten years for me, I’m telling you, I will never love you."

I completely ignored her. Instead, I reached into the corner under the dessert table and dragged out my seven-year-old son, who was busy stuffing his face with chocolate cake.

Fiona’s eyes instantly went red. She grabbed my arm with a death grip.

"You're doing this just to hurt me, aren't you? You promised me once... you said you would only love me in this lifetime!"