Because Of Them
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Last published Sun, May 24, 2026
"I guess we can never truly escape each other. Can we Cathy?"
"Quiet. We're only doing this for *them*. We're only married *because of them*.
Where two ex-lovers are brought back together by their parents' arranged marriage for them. They are once again in a relationship, but this time, their love for each other is forced. Trying to survive with their parents' wish, they reflect on the times they once were as one of them lives with a secret the other never dreamed they carried...
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Michael and Vivian thought they'd found the kind of love people only dream about - until one shocking truth changed everything. Their parents were getting married. Suddenly, their love became a sin in the eyes of everyone around them. They tried to fight it, even tried to tear their parents apart before the wedding bells could ring... but secrets don't stay hidden forever. When the truth explodes, so does their world. Torn between family, society, and their own hearts, Michael and Vivian must decide: is love worth breaking all the rules, or will the world crush them before they ever get the chance to truly be together? © Lex Vibez 2025 - All Rights Reserved.
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