Chapter 1

On the very first day of our honeymoon, I dragged my husband to a local photography studio to get some romantic couple portraits done.

As the camera lens panned over him, the photographer casually asked, "Hey, how come you didn't bring your girlfriend this time?"

I was just about to raise my hand to show off my wedding ring when a familiar voice chimed in from behind us.

"Marcus! What a coincidence seeing you guys vacationing here too."

The scowl that Marcus had been wearing all trip finally cracked, replaced by a warm, genuine smile.

The girl shoved me aside, effortlessly taking my spot next to him.

The photographer smoothly guided them through a series of cozy poses, and as they finished up, he smiled and said:

"Congratulations! Wishing you two a happy honeymoon."

Marcus gently rustled the girl’s hair with pure affection and muttered a soft, "Thanks."

I thought my ears were playing tricks on me. Just as I opened my mouth to clarify who the actual wife was, Marcus grabbed my wrist and dragged me out of the studio.

Right before we stepped out the door, my eyes locked onto the display wall he had been staring at earlier.

In the framed photo, Marcus and Chloe were locked in a passionate, deep kiss.

The timestamp on the photo was exactly one day before our wedding.