Chapter 1856

Juan traveled with Debra across countless cities, leaving his work laptop in the dust.

They crisscrossed half the northern hemisphere, snapping photos in bustling cities and racing down empty streets.

It was everything she had craved in her previous life and something he had never given her.

It felt real yet unreal. This version of Debra was still innocent, her eyes free of schemes or calculations. All she wanted was this.

He couldn't help but think back to their early married days in his previous life. On the phone, her voice had trembled with hope.

"It's our first day as newlyweds. Could you..."

"I'm busy. Talk to my secretary."

He'd used work as an excuse, crushing her hopes again and again until she stopped asking for anything and the light faded in her eyes.

"Where did you chuck my dress?"

Debra's voice yanked him back to reality. He blinked, pulling a red dress from the suitcase.

"This one?"

did

"You tossed it."

grabbed it and held it up to the mirror.


red dress was bold and vibrant, reminding him

put on makeup. Otherwise, I'd

"Lipsticks will do."

She stuck out her

nearby mall, stopping at the sight of

"What's up?"

"Try this one."

winter plums. He picked it up, and a saleswoman

Debra realized he was about to

know how to

"Nope."

are you doing

"Just sit still."

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