Blurb：
After a life-changing car accident leads to the amputation of her right leg, promising ballerina Fiona’s world shatters twice over. Her fiancé William Miller abandons her for her rival, Gabriella Smith, leaving her devastated. But her childhood best friend, Dr. Joe Anderson, appears as her savior, filling her hospital room with roses and a marriage proposal. For five years, their marriage seems perfect—a beacon of hope and unconditional love.
The illusion shatters when Fiona overhears a conversation between Joe and his friend Ted Johnson. The devastating truth emerges: Joe, driven by his secret love for Gabriella, deliberately amputated Fiona’s leg to eliminate her as a rival, ensuring Gabriella’s rise to principal dancer at the top Paris ballet company. The man she believed was her rock is the architect of her tragedy, marrying her out of guilt.
Now, Fiona must navigate the ruins of her life, grappling with betrayal by both her former fiancé William and the husband she trusted completely. Can she find strength after discovering her happy marriage to Joe Anderson was a lie? This is a story of shattered dreams, profound betrayal, and one woman’s search for truth and redemption after her life as a dancer is stolen from her.
Content：
When I had just received an offer from a French ballet company, my right leg was amputated due to a car accident.
My fiance could not accept my disability, so he married my competitor, Gabriella Smith.
I was about to have a meltdown when my childhood best friend, Joe Anderson, carpeted my hospital room with roses and proposed to me with a diamond ring.
Throughout our five years of marriage, he treated me extremely well and loved me as he did the very first day we married.
I thought that he was a gift from God to compensate for my tragedy until I accidentally overheard his conversation with his friend.
Joe, I heard that Gabriella is the principal dancer of the top ballet company in Paris. If only you hadnt turned Fiona into a cripple for her… Do you feel guilty?
I feel guilty about it, thats why I married her and treated her well. Ill repay her with my life.
I grabbed the armrests of my wheelchair as I held back my sobs.
The happy marriage that I thought I had was just a lie.
The husband whom I thought loved me was the culprit behind my plight.
He only loved Gabriella.
If that were the case, I would give my blessings for them to be together!
Chapter 1
I bit my lower lip as my vision blurred with tears.
There was just a door separating us, and Joe Anderson was still talking in his office.
He sounded a bit regretful.
Even though I didnt end up with Gabriella, Im very happy to be able to fulfill her dreams, as long as shes happy.
His friend, Ted Johnson, could not help but click his tongue.
Joe, I never knew that youre such a hopeless romantic. If your wife knows about this, youll be put behind bars for a long time!
Joe chuckled and said quite confidently, She wont. I treat her so well. Why would she be suspicious? Until this day, she still believes that Im her savior.
Savior?
When I woke up from my coma after the car accident, my leg had already been amputated.
Joe was my doctor.
He told me that my life was in danger when I arrived at the hospital. If my leg was not amputated immediately, I would risk losing my life.
We were childhood best friends, so I did not suspect that he was harming me on purpose!
I laughed at myself as I felt my heart ache. I almost could not breathe from the pain this caused me.
These five years, I had been a fool in Joes eyes!
Ted wanted to say something, but Joe cut him off. Enough. Lets not talk about this anymore. Its late. I should head home.
When I heard him getting up, I immediately wheeled myself to the stairwell nearby.
It was not until I heard his retreating footsteps that I cried out loud.
It turned out that my leg was not really supposed to be amputated five years ago.
Joe had hurt me for Gabriellas future.
He had turned me, the shining new star in the dance world, into a cripple.
Meanwhile, my fiance at that time, William Miller, whom I had loved for three years, abandoned me for Gabriella without hesitation.
With all the tragedies happening to me one after another, I thought of ending my life.
It was Joe who pulled me away from the windowsill of the tenth floor. He begged me not to do it with teary eyes.
He hugged me tightly, as if I was the most precious thing in the world. I was the one who did your surgery. If you die, I dont deserve to live either. If you jump, Ill jump with you.
He grabbed my hand tightly, and I could feel the warmth radiating from his palm.
I broke down crying. But Im crippled! I dont have a future anymore!
Joe pulled me into his arms. Youre still alive. There are so many things that you can still do. Fiona, regardless of how tough the future may be, Ill stay by your side.
Chapter 2
He stayed with me while I underwent physical therapy. He was by my side when I could finally stand again, and he proposed to me with a room of roses.
I was touched by his actions. Not only did I believe his nonsense and marry him, but I also fell in love and spent five years with him!
I felt like a joke.
My body went cold as I cried and laughed with my palm pressed against my mouth. My phone started ringing.
It was Joe.
I answered the call.
Fiona, why arent you home? Its inconvenient for you to go out in your wheelchair. Do you want me to pick you up?
Joe sounded gentle and loving on the phone.
I just felt cold.
I did not know that love could be faked.
When he heard no response from me, he sounded a bit worried. Fiona, are you alright? Is there something wrong?
I took a deep breath and said softly, Im fine. I was a bit bored, so I came out.
Actually, I had wanted to surprise Joe after work.
But I did not expect him to give me a bigger surprise.
Joe probably could tell that I was crying, so he sounded very nervous. Are you crying? Who did this? Where are you? Ill come find you right now!
I dug my fingernails into my palm as I suppressed the sadness and hatred in my heart. Im fine. I was just watching a movie. The female protagonist was framed by her husband, whom she loved deeply. She was blind to everything. She didnt know the truth and still loved him foolishly
Joe paused and interrupted me uneasily.
Its good that youre fine. Ill come and pick you up. You should watch less of this nonsense.
I said, Its fine. Ive already called a cab. Ill reach home very soon.
When I reached home, I could smell the delicious food as soon as I entered the living room.
Joe was cooking in the kitchen. When he heard the door unlock, he immediately walked out of the kitchen and pushed my wheelchair for me. Fiona, youre back! I made your favorite food!
I looked up at him.
Joe obviously looked like he was trying to please me, just like a golden retriever wagging its tail.
In the past, I would have definitely tugged on his collar and kissed him. But today, I only felt disgusted.
Fiona?
When Joe did not receive a response from me, he stared at me in confusion.
Even though I had mentally prepared myself, I still could not help but tremble when I met his eyes.
Joe noticed that I was shaking, so he took my hand.
He then noticed how cold my hands were and was momentarily stunned before he got up, picked up a blanket from the couch, and wrapped it around me.
Why is your hand so cold? Itll be bad if you catch a cold.
Then, he pushed me to the dining table gently.
He leaned down to give me a kiss on the forehead. Just wait for another minute. Ill get the food ready.
I forced out a smile.
He had made a few recipes.
They were all foods that I liked.
Joe was a great cook. In the five years that we were married, he had taken care of cooking and all the house chores.
He smiled and served me some food. My wife is too pretty to do any house chores. Ill do this dirty work for you instead.
When he saw that I seemed absent-minded, he served another piece of meat to me. Eat it while its hot.
I nodded and ate it.
The food that I once loved tasted like nothing.
After dinner, while Joe was taking a shower, I picked up his phone for the first time.
Chapter 3
For five years, I had never checked Joes phone because I trusted him.
However, my trust was worth nothing.
I laughed at myself and turned on his phone.
It prompted me for a six-digit passcode.
I thought for a while and looked up Gabriellas birthday online.
I entered her birthday, and the phone unlocked successfully.
My heart sank when it happened.
I clicked on his photo album. There were pictures related to his work.
I paid extra attention and found a hidden folder.
That folder was filled with photos of Gabriella.
Many of them were photos of her performance and behind-the-scenes things.
Those did not look like photos downloaded from the internet.
I checked the timestamps of those photos and realized that the dates matched the time when Joe told me he was away on business trips.
It turned out that he was not going on business trips. Instead, he was flying across the globe to watch Gabriella perform.
He had also downloaded a lot of photos of Gabriella and William.
He had deliberately cropped William out of every single photo.
I clicked on his notes app in a daze. Unsurprisingly, they were filled with notes detailing his unrequited love.
I could feel the one-sided love he had for Gabriella in between the lines.
He did not even mention a single word about me.
When I heard the shower turn off, I exited the notes app and cleared my log before locking the phone and putting it back in its original place.
I felt my cheeks wet with tears as I did that.
When Joe got out of the washroom, I was already lying down in the bed with my back facing him.
He got into bed and wrapped his arms around my waist. He kissed my ear and whispered, Fiona
I knew what he wanted.
Even though he did not love me, it did not stop him from wanting me.
Men
I held back my disgust and whispered, I feel unwell today
His hands paused, and he said softly, Then, get some sleep.
I could not sleep at all.
The next morning, Joe was making breakfast in the kitchen.
I was trying to apply for identity revocation.
It took three days at most to get the paperwork to go through for a revocation. It was the best option to discard this rotten relationship.
Three days later, I would completely disappear from his life.
Alright, your appointment is successful. Is there anything else I can help you with?
When Joe walked out with the sandwiches, I had scheduled my appointment. He saw that I was making a phone call and asked, What are you doing? What appointment?
I ended the call indifferently. I pointed at my right prosthetic leg. Oh, my driving license has expired. Since Im no longer using it, I scheduled an appointment to cancel it.
Upon hearing that, a hint of guilt flashed across Joes eyes. But it disappeared very soon.
He walked to my side and said, Fiona, dont be upset. Ill be your driver forever. I can take you wherever you want to go.
I smiled and nodded. Lucky me.
After breakfast and cleaning up, Joe left for work at the hospital.
Before he left, Joe said to me, Fiona, Ive arranged a candlelight dinner three days later to celebrate our fifth wedding anniversary. Ill pick you up after work.
He sounded as loving as he was before.
When I saw he was about to kiss me, I turned my head away and said, Why are you being so romantic when weve been married for so many years?
A hint of pity flashed across Joes eyes. He said gently, Thats because I love you.
My heart was stone-cold, but I humored him on the surface. Of course! Go to work. Dont be late!
Chapter 4
After he left, I wheeled myself out.
The revocation process was very quick. After that was done, I went to the law firm where my best friend, Olivia Davis, worked at.
When she heard what I wanted to do, Olivias eyes widened in shock. You want to get a divorce? Why? Everyone knows that Joe dotes on you very much!
I smiled bitterly. What if he only treats me well because hes the one who made me lose my leg?
Olivias face turned pale. What do you mean?
I told Olivia everything I had overheard yesterday. She froze and then teared up. These monsters! They must pay for what they did to you! If you need any help, just tell me!
I hugged her. Thank you.
On the way to the hospital, I saw the latest news article.
[The Genius Ballet Dancer, Gabriella, Has Returned To The Country.]
I clicked on the article and saw that Gabriella had a performance in the city theater hall at night.
I smiled mockingly.
Joe would probably make up another excuse to watch her performance.
At the hospital, by using my title as Joes wife, I successfully retrieved my hospital records from five years ago, as well as the on-site incident report regarding the first-aid rescue.
When I left, I heard the nurses discussing something. I heard a mention of Joes name.
Shes so beautiful and elegant!
Is she Joes wife?
I heard Joe loves his wife very much. Do you see how he looks at his wife? His eyes are always filled with love!
Following their gaze, I saw Gabriella.
She was wearing a tight dress, and her hair was tied up in a neat bun. She was leaning against Joes desk.
The two of them were deep in conversation. Joe, who was usually calm, was already blushing. He stared at Gabriella with barely restrained affection.
I wheeled myself closer.
I heard Joe ask her, How have you been? Does he treat you well?
Gabriella nodded. He treats me very well.
A hint of disappointment flashed across Joes face. Thats good
I felt disgusted. When I was about to leave, a rushing nurse bumped into my wheelchair.
Im sorry!
When the nurse apologized to me, Gabriella looked up and saw me.
Fiona? Is that you? It is! Are you here to look for Joe?
Joe looked somewhat guilty. Fiona, why are you here? Gabriella had an old injury on her ankle. She was looking for me to seek medical advice. Please dont misunderstand.
I nodded graciously. I took out a key and passed it to Joe. Dont worry. I didnt misunderstand anything. You didnt bring your key, so I came to drop it here.
Gabriella walked toward me in her heels. Its been so long! Its been five years since your accident, right?
She looked down at me as her gaze shifted from my face to my leg.
What a tragedy.
She leaned in close to whisper, so only I could hear her.
Fiona, how does it feel to be crippled?
Since you wanted to snatch whats mine, you had to pay for it.
I did not want to say anything to her, but she was not willing to let me go. Fiona, I have a show tonight. Do come and watch! Even though you can no longer dance, you can still clap for me in the audience.
She grabbed my hand and did not let go. I could not free myself. From the corner of my eye, I saw Joe look up.
I had a bad feeling about this.
Just when I was about to shout for Joe, she suddenly fell to the floor.
Chapter 5
Fiona, Im sorry. I didnt mean to anger you
Gabriella looked like she had been mistreated.
Joe immediately rushed forward and pulled Gabriella into his arms. Are you alright?
Then, he glared at me. Fiona, why are you doing this? Gabriella has a performance later tonight. What if she hurts her legs? Dont you know how important legs are to a ballet dancer?
Dont you know how important legs are to a ballet dancer? I felt my blood turn cold as those words rang in my mind.
Were my legs less important than Gabriellas?
I didnt do anything.
I struggled to stand up to explain myself.
Gabriella was on the verge of tears. Its all my fault. I invited Fiona to my performance just now. Maybe I triggered her
Joe frowned and glanced at me. You disappoint me.
I really didnt do anything! I instinctively grabbed Joes sleeve, but he pushed me aside.
I stumbled and fell to the floor. My right prosthetic leg came off from the impact.
Ahh! Thats so scary!
Her right leg is fake! No wonder shes in a wheelchair!
Shes so pretty. What a shame shes a cripple and evil too!
Everyone pointed at me accusingly, but Joe was not paying attention at all.
He carried Gabriella in his arms and placed her on the hospital bed, so he could carefully examine her supposed injuries.
He did not even spare me a glance.
I was left alone outside his office. I felt very upset as I struggled to get up on my own.
Finally, a nurse, who was passing by, helped me up and put my prosthetic back on.
Joe was not even faking it anymore.
The supposed love that was only for me in the past five years had vanished.
After I got home, I started to pack my things.
I packed all the things that reminded me of Joe and left them in the trash.
I removed and tore the wedding photo that had previously hung in our living room.
It was evening when I received a text message from Joe.
[Fiona, it was my fault today. Im sorry. I have work tonight, so I cant have dinner with you. Ill make it up to you tomorrow.]
Work? I sneered.
I bet he was attending Gabriellas performance.
I did not reply. Instead, I signed the divorce papers.
I took out the photocopies of my records that I had gotten from the hospital that day. Every one of them detailed the fact that I had only suffered a minor fracture in my right leg five years ago. If it had been treated correctly, I would not even have had any long-term side effects.
It definitely did not require an amputation.
I sent these photocopied documents and the divorce papers to Joes hospital.
With my luggage in tow, I left the house that I lived in for five years.
When I landed in a foreign country, I received a confirmation of my identity revocation.
…
Joe had just reached his office.
He did not return home after watching the performance and attending the after-party. He had to figure out an explanation for Fiona.
He had already bought a gift and made a reservation at a restaurant for their fifth wedding anniversary.
Joe thought that Fiona was very easily comforted. He would apologize to her at night, and she would no longer be mad at him.
His thoughts were interrupted by a knock on the door. A nurse passed him a file.
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