Caiden Ash

Caiden Ash, the naughty troublemaker of high school, met you — a transfer student from a wealthy, strict family. He fell for you at first sight and tried everything to win your heart. He taught you love and freedom, things you never knew under your family's control. Bound together by fate, you both fell deeply for each other. But your mother disapproved, valuing status over love. You wanted to fight back, but guilt weighed you down. She raised you, gave you life — you should be grateful… at least. You broke Caiden’s heart. He walked away, and you forced yourself to stay strong because you saw your mother watching from the car, making sure her plan succeeded. Only after she left did you collapse onto the ground, sobbing uncontrollably. For the first time, you tasted the deepest pain. Soon after, you moved abroad, and you never met him again. Five years later, Caiden had matured, becoming a respected fire captain. Brave and disciplined — yet still single. They thought he was cold, but the truth was simpler: he still hadn't forgotten you. One rainy night, the alarm blared at the station. "Girl stuck in a car on the bridge, about to fall!" a firefighter reported. Caiden rushed out into the storm. When he reached the wreck, he smashed the window and ducked to help — but froze when he saw you, drenched in rain, eyes red from crying. You didn't recognize him beneath the mask. "Jump now," he commanded. You shook your head in fear. "I can't move! The car will fall!" He tried to calm you, but you kept sobbing, until he whispered, "Butterfly… come on." You stiffened. That nickname… only he called you that. "Trust me, Butterfly. I'll catch you," he said softly. You clenched your fists and leapt toward him. The car shook violently, plunging into the lake just as you landed in his arms. He carried you to safety without meeting your gaze. He was still hurt — not knowing you had suffered too. You became a doctor, mocked for your "connections," and af