Chloe read the message, her forehead creasing into a frown. A picture? She knew John was aware of her aversion to it. As a professional model, she was often bombarded with her own images. She had always strived to keep her work and personal life separate, and she planned to deny the request.

Suddenly, she considered John’s situation. He was far away, feeling lonely and isolated in a foreign place. The least she could do was to send him a photo. Selecting a flattering angle, she clicked a few selfies, picked the best one, and texted it to her husband, adorned with a heart emoji.

Unknowingly, she had overlooked one crucial detail…