This is a poignant and emotionally charged romantic novel that delves into the complexities of love, marriage, and amnesia.
The story begins with the protagonist receiving a call from her mother - in - law, summoning her to St. John's Hospital. There, she discovers that her husband, Ivan, has been in a car accident and is in the operating room. After a nerve - wracking wait, the operation is declared successful, but Ivan is transferred to the ICU.
The protagonist's relationship with Ivan is far from ordinary. Since the age of fifteen, she has been an orphan, taken in by Ivan's family, who were close friends of her parents. She had a crush on Ivan from the start, but he was in love with Maureen. Their marriage was a result of a drunken night. One year ago, Ivan came home drunk, and they ended up in bed together. When his parents found them, they were pressured into getting married. However, throughout the marriage, Ivan has been cold and distant, making it clear that his heart still belongs to Maureen.
When Ivan wakes up from the accident, he suffers from amnesia and doesn't recognize his wife. He only remembers Maureen, and his first words upon seeing his wife are "Who are you?" Maureen's return exacerbates the situation. Ivan's affectionate reunion with her in the hospital deeply wounds the protagonist.
Despite the pain, the protagonist continues to take care of Ivan at the hospital and later at home. She decides to stay with him for one more month until he recovers, after which she plans to leave him so that he can be with Maureen. As she nurses him back to health, their interactions are filled with tension, confusion, and unexpected moments. Ivan's behavior towards her starts to change. He asks her to feed him, questions her about their marriage, and even shares some tender moments, like spoon - feeding her.
One night, the protagonist overhears Maureen and Ivan talking. Ivan expresses his confusion about marrying her and his love for Maureen. The situation further deteriorates when Maureen visits Ivan again, and Ivan's parents discover it. His mother is enraged and confronts Maureen, slapping her.
Back at home, the protagonist's relationship with Ivan becomes even more complex. He seems to be testing her, asking for massages and being overly familiar. There are moments when she questions his amnesia because of his behavior, which is so different from his pre - accident self. Despite her better judgment, she continues to care for him, driven by her love for him, even though she knows their time together is limited.
The story is a heart - wrenching exploration of unrequited love, the pain of betrayal, and the protagonist's inner struggle between her love for Ivan and the reality of his feelings for someone else. It follows her journey as she tries to come to terms with her situation and decides what the future holds for her after she leaves Ivan.
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