The Echo of A Lie

The Echo of a Lie

Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo have been inseparable since childhood. Despite being five years younger, Zhan has always been the center of Yibo's world-reckless, kind-hearted, and constantly surrounded by trouble. And no matter how many times chaos follows Zhan, Yibo is always there, steady and unyielding, ready to protect him.

Everything changes when, out of the blue, Zhan asks Yibo to pretend to be his husband. His mother is ill, and Zhan has already told her that he is settled, married-to Yibo. What begins as a harmless lie quickly turns into something far more complicated.

Yibo has always been willing to do anything for Zhan, but this request crosses an invisible line. Especially when he already has a girlfriend and is on the verge of marriage. Still, can he really turn Zhan away when he needs him most?

As they live under the same roof, playing the roles of a married couple, Zhan slowly becomes aware of feelings he has long buried-love, deep and undeniable, for the boy who has always stood by his side. Meanwhile, Yibo fights against emotions he refuses to acknowledge, trapped between duty, loyalty, and a heart that may already belong elsewhere.

Will the lie awaken a truth neither of them is ready to face?
Will their feelings finally echo back to each other-or fade into silence?

A story of childhood bonds, unspoken love, and the fragile line between friendship and forever.

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Disclaimers:

* The Characters in this fanfiction are entirely fictional. While same name are used, this work is not based on their real lives or personalities. As this fanfiction has no affiliation with the real persons.

* The story created purely for entertainment purposes.

* The book cover photo made for visual references only.

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