Chapter 1

The year I graduated, sudden blindness ruined my bright future. Fortunately, my girlfriend stayed by my side to get me through the darkest time of my life.

But it wasn't until today, seven years later, that I realized my blindness was never an accident.

I was just a fool, kept in the dark and played by her for seven years.

My name is Lily Carter. I love my boyfriend, Julian Thorne, so much that I don't care that he's blind.

It is this love that has kept me going, caring for him for seven long years without a single regret.

Julian is incredibly handsome. A friend introduced us in college, and the moment I saw him, I fell hopelessly in love.

Back then, his eyes were full of life, and he practically glowed.

Unlike an invisible person like me, he was always the center of attention wherever he went.

If Julian hadn't suddenly gone blind, our paths probably would have never crossed.

But the seven-year curse seems unavoidable for every couple, even if your partner is a blind man.

Julian has changed. Two weeks ago, without any warning, his attitude toward me took a complete 180-degree turn.

I couldn't read his mind, and he kept avoiding me, refusing to give me any explanation.

On top of that, ever since he went blind, he had isolated himself from everyone. Yet, out of nowhere, he asked me to set up a meeting with his old friends.

To be honest, during this tormenting period, the thought of ending this relationship has crossed my mind more than once.

But every time I think about everything I sacrificed for him, and the beautiful memories we shared over the years, my heart aches.

I don't want to break up, but I don't want to keep hurting each other either.

Maybe I really should follow the advice of those online relationship experts and have a heart-to-heart talk with him.

But during this talk, though he didn't say much, he made my blood run cold.