The Love Of A Fool 18
Dina, a jewelry designer, had recently gotten married when her husband, Theo, unexpectedly fell into a coma. After his brother, Rory, awoke from a similar state, his behavior, memory, and business acumen mirrored Theo's, even down to intimate details of the marriage. Initially resistant, Dina became obsessed as she convinced herself of a "spiritual connection." When Theo passed away, she felt grateful for her husband's "return." However, when her mother-in-law discovered their relationship, a public scandal erupted, and Dina found herself pregnant with Rory's child. Her terminally ill mother demanded the truth, and Rory confessed: there had been no soul transfer. He had harbored feelings for his sister-in-law for years and had impersonated his brother to maintain her happiness. Despite his mother's pleas to stop living as a substitute, Rory was content to stay in the background, even if the one she loved would always be "Theo."