Chapter 1

**Chapter 1: She Divorced Me**

From the moment Ayla Keaton exchanged vows with Troy Winston, the thought of divorce had never crossed her mind. She had envisioned a bright future, filled with love and family.

But then, everything changed when his first love re-entered the picture.

Ayla found herself in the sterile confines of a hospital room, the air thick with the scent of antiseptic. The doctor’s voice was devoid of warmth as he delivered the news that shattered her world.

“Ms. Keaton,” he said, his tone flat and clinical, “this miscarriage has caused significant damage. Your chances of conceiving again are extremely low. You must prepare yourself mentally for what this means.”

Her mind raced, a cacophony of thoughts clashing in her head. Three long years of trying to conceive had finally borne fruit just two months prior, only for it to be snatched away in an instant.

Just that afternoon, a reckless driver had plowed into her, leaving her in this hospital bed.