Chapter 1 After a car accident , Lily Cooper lost her memory . She remembered everyone except Victor Scott . After keeping vigil for days , her best friend Emma Scott abruptly changed expression upon realizing Lily genuinely couldn't recall that name . " Lily , it's just the two of us here . Tell me honestly - is this some new trick playing hard to get ? Are you just trying to catch my brother's attention ? " Lily looked utterly bewildered , her eyes full of confusion . " No , I really don't remember . Who is he ? " " You're not lying ? Then swear it ! " Faced with suspicion , Lily didn't hesitate and swore a solemn oath . Seeing her dare to swear such an oath , Emma was stunned as if struck by lightning . She shook Lily's shoulders desperately . " You really lost your memory , and forgot only my brother ? " Lily didn't understand why this was so shocking and pressed further , " Who exactly is Victor ? " Emma's expression turned complicated . She massaged her temples and explained slowly : " Victor's my brother . Years ago , you visited our Manor House , fell for him at first sight , and chased after him for seven whole years ... " As Emma rambled on , Lily's mind went blank . Chapter 1 " So ... is he my boyfriend now ? " 288 Wouchang Emma looked a bit awkward . " No. He's always been cold to you . He rejected you and every other girl who liked him . He's hung up on someone else - Sophie Harrison , his first love . When they broke up , he drowned himself in alcohol day and night , and ended up in the hospital , nearly lost his life . He never got over it . And this time ? He left you all alone on the highway in the pouring rain because he had to pick up Sophie , who just got back to the country . That's why you got into the accident and lost your memory . " Those few sentences left Lily speechless . Her expression turned complex and conflicted . " So let me get this straight - your brother treats me coldly , loves someone else , even hurt me for her ... Why would I ever like him ? Are you lying to me ? " " Why would I lie ? Everyone knows you were crazy about him . " Emma shook her head and quickly handed Lily her phone , urging her to unlock it . Skeptical yet curious , took the phone and typed in a familiar password , but it didn't work . " Your password isn't your idol's birthday anymore . It's my brother's- 0715 ! " Following Emma's words , Lily unlocked the phone . As soon as she opened the photo gallery , thousands of photos of an unfamiliar man flooded her vision . She stared at that devastatingly handsome face for a long time, slowly realizing Emma spoke the truth . 11.433 Chapter 1 Victor's looks perfectly matched her ideal type . Yet in every candid shot , taken from various angles , his gaze toward her was icy and detached . A suffocating ache settled in Lily's chest . She opened her notes app next . Dozens of memos detailed everything about Victor - his preferences , his tastes , his pet peeves . And beneath those , daily diary entries poured out her unrequited love : " Seventh Valentine's Day . I rehearsed my confession countless times for two weeks , and unsurprisingly , got rejected again . Victor , you say we're impossible ... yet I still can't let you go . " You got drunk again today and mistook me for her . You called her name hundreds of times . You said you couldn't forget her , that even knowing there'd be no response , you'd still throw yourself at it like a moth to a flame . In that moment , I realized we're the same . Our love is equally pitiful and tragic ... IL Although she had lost her memories , the pain and despair soaking every word resonated deeply with Lily . Her heart felt pierced , persistent ache spreading through her chest . Her nose stung , tears welling up unbidden . She stood frozen , unable to calm herself for a long time . Silence hung heavy in the ward for an unknown stretch before Emma finally spoke . " What ... what are you planning now ? 11:43 Chapter 1 Is the treatment something you'll continue ? My uncle is a renowned expert in psychiatry , though he's currently overseas . If you'd like- " 288 ) Voucherx " Let it be , " Lily interrupted . " I don't remember , but I can feel it . Loving your brother before must have been agony . Maybe forgetting is a blessing . " Lily took a deep breath , then lowered her head , deleting every photo , every memo , wiping it all clean . Emma stared at her , stunned . She was about to say something when her phone suddenly rang . After hanging up , she grabbed her bag and hurriedly left with a quick : " I need to go home for something . Lily , rest well . I'll visit again when I'm free . " The door closed with a thud . Just as Lily settled to rest , her family called . " Lily , didn't I mention before about that arranged engagement settled when you were little ? It's been delayed for years now . Have you thought it over ? " Grace Cooper had prepared herself for rejection . This call was merely last attempt Yet , after a few seconds of silence , Lily surprised her by agreeing . " Alright , Mom . Once I wrap things up here , I'll come back to fulfill the marriage arrangement . " 1143000 Chapter 1 Astonishment filled Grace's voice on the other end . " You ... what did you say ? You don't like your best friend's brother anymore ? 288 Vouchers Before , you insisted on staying in Washington , refusing to return to New York , chasing after him for years . How ... how did you suddenly change your mind ? " Lily didn't know how to explain the amnesia , nor did she want her family worrying about the accident . After careful thought , she offered a vague answer . " I don't love him now . And I won't ... ever again . "