On the day of her wedding, Ivy Quinn vanishes, leaving behind only a note: "I’m sorry, I can't marry a blind man."

To protect her son from heartbreak, Elizabeth Winters strikes a desperate deal—Ruby, Ivy’s identical twin, must take her sister’s place at the altar. Trapped by duty and family pressure, Ruby agrees, believing it will only last until Stefan’s eyesight is restored.

But from the moment they marry, Stefan senses something is different about his "wife." The woman beside him is nothing like the shallow fiancée he once knew. She’s sharp, resilient, and understands his business in a way Ivy never did. Against all odds, he falls harder than ever for this new version of her.

And Ruby? She never expected to fall in love with a man who was never meant to be hers.

But just when she finds the courage to tell him the truth, Ivy returns, ready to reclaim the life she abandoned.

When Stefan finally opens his eyes, will he see the woman who truly stood by him—or will he be too blind to recognize real love?



****Excerpt****


“By the way, did Ruby come to the wedding?” he asked, catching her off guard since she hadn't expected him to ask her that all of a sudden. 


Was he already suspecting that it was her and not Ivy?


Ruby’s fingers froze on the door handle for just a fraction of a second. 


It was enough to set off alarms in Stefan's head. 


“I—uh…” She hesitated, but only briefly. “No. She had work. She couldn’t make it.”


Was he suspecting a switch already? What must have set off the alarm in his head?


Stefan hummed, tilting his head slightly. “Oh, I see. How is she, then? I hope she's coming to visit one of these days?”


Her fingers tightened on the handle, though her voice remained steady. “Yeah. She would, the moment she is chanced and can come.”


A slow smirk tugged at the corner of Stefan’s lips, though he kept his expression neutral.


Interesting. Very interesting. His wife had just lied to him and he didn't know why. 


Even though he was blind, he'd find out why soon enough.

Rayna frowned in confusion. What was Ruby talking about? How did he refuse to see the truth if she didn't get to tell him? 


"You're getting me confused, Rubes. What exactly is going on? Tell me in plain words."


Ruby burst into tears again, her heart breaking all over again as everything that happened in that room came rushing back. She exhaled and wiped her face, telling herself she needed to be strong for her baby. 


"I tried to tell him the truth, Ray. But...." she let her words trail off and Rayna sighed in frustration.


"He didn't believe me," Ruby said, her voice breaking. "He… he threw me away like I was nothing. And my own mother—she said I ruined everything. That I was selfish. Ivy cried, and they all rushed to her like she was the victim."


Chapter 65 - Disappear