Faded Past, Withered Love

Synopsis

My husband Nicholas was a gifted magician, yet he never allowed me to attend his live performances. This time, however, he invited me to be his stage partner. Overjoyed, I agreed. But during the act, a machine malfunctioned, and my hand was crushed by a metal block, leaving it a bloody mess. Panicked, Nicholas called off the act and rushed me to the hospital. Floating in a haze of pain and sedation, I caught fragments of his conversation with his assistant. "Mr. Flores, the doctor said this is your wife's only chance. If she skips treatment, the damage will be permanent." "She has to lose the use of that hand. It's the only way Melanie can win first place. Even if Melanie can't be my wife, I will clear every obstacle in her path and make sure the world sees her." My heart turned completely cold. So, all his so-called love for me was just a stepping stone for his half-sister's success. I decided then to walk away and leave them to it. So why are they now on their knees, begging me to stay?