Lena, a flight attendant, felt a familiar ache in her heart as she prepared for another routine flight. It had been a year since Gabrielle, her beloved husband, passed away unexpectedly. Yet, the pain of his absence lingered, haunting her every moment. As she boarded the plane, she put on a brave face, determined to distract herself from the grief that threatened to overwhelm her.
The cabin buzzed with activity as passengers settled into their seats, but Lena’s attention was drawn to a man sitting at the end of the aisle. Her heart skipped a beat as she noticed the striking resemblance he bore to Gabriel—the same warm brown eyes, the same gentle smile. Could it be real? Or was it just a cruel trick of her imagination?
Unable to reconcile the sight before her with the reality she knew, Lena grappled with her emotions. She wanted to approach the man to confirm whether he was indeed her late husband, but fear held her back. What if it wasn’t him? What if she was just setting herself up for more heartache?
Before she could gather the courage to confront him, a wave of panic washed over her. What if Gabriel had faked his death? What if he had been alive all along, living a secret life without her? The thought sent shivers down her spine, casting a shadow of doubt over everything she thought she knew.
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