Her Lover Was Before My Eyes — Novel

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On the brink of heartbreak, Ethan finds himself ensnared in a web of love and betrayal as a shocking revelation unfolds on the day of his seventh wedding anniversary. Guided by a prophetic dream from his great-grandmother, he wakes to the unsettling sight of three men—each entwined in his life in ways he’s only begun to question. Friendship, loyalty, and the unshakable bond of marriage hang in the balance as he grapples with the haunting thought: could one of them be Sophia’s secret lover?

As Ethan navigates through layers of affection and doubt, moments of tenderness collide with unsettling truths. His childhood friend Daniel, the earnest young student Jason, and the ever-reliable Michael—each one carries a piece of the puzzle that could shatter Ethan’s world. The warmth of their camaraderie begins to chill as Ethan’s heart wrestles with the echoes of his wife’s past promises. Is it possible that the woman who once shielded him from harm has turned her love elsewhere?

Each encounter with Sophia blurs the lines between trust and suspicion, igniting a storm of conflicting emotions. Can Ethan uncover the truth before it’s too late? Or will the shadows of betrayal consume everything he holds dear? As secrets simmer beneath the surface, the stakes have never been higher, and the consequences of love may prove to be more devastating than he ever imagined.

Her Lover Was Before My EyesChapter 1

Prologue:

On our seventh wedding anniversary, my great-grandmother came to me in a dream.

In that dream, she tapped me on the head with her cane, her face full of frustration.

“You fool. Your wife is cheating on you, and you still haven’t noticed.”

“Her lover—you’ll see him the moment you open your eyes.”

Half-believing, I opened my eyes and saw three men sitting in front of me.

One was my childhood friend, Daniel Brooks.

Another was Jason Walker, the college student Sophia and I had been sponsoring.

The last was Michael Harris, Sophia’s personal assistant.

My eyes swept across the three of them, doubt creeping into my chest.

So, which one of them was Sophia having an affair with?

When they saw me awake, all three exhaled in relief.

Daniel spoke first, his tone helpless.

“Ethan, could you maybe do something about Sophia? She called me at two in the morning, panicked that you were in terrible stomach pain, and begged me to come take care of you. If I hadn’t stopped her, she would’ve called 911.”

My heart softened immediately.

Ever since I started dating Sophia, every time I was hurt or sick, she worried more than if it were her own pain.