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After my rebirth, the first thing I did was destroy the Hermès bag and Chanel dress I prepped for my baby girl, Emily Parrish.
In my previous life, Emily’s high school teacher sent a photo.
I instantly recognized the girl as Nina Caldwell, the poor student my husband Antonio Kaufman and I were sponsoring.
But the dress and handbag she was wearing were meant for Emily’s 18th birthday.
I had told Antonio to give them to Emily. How did they end up with Nina?
Realizing something was wrong, rushed home.
Then I saw Antonio and the housemaid, Linda Caldwell, celebrating Nina’s birthday.
The cake topper read, “Mom and Dad will always love you.”
That was when it hit me–Nina wasn’t just a charity case; she was Antonio’s bastard with Linda.
I snapped and demanded a divorce, insisting Antonio leave with nothing.
But they tied me up, and Antonio poured hot soup down my throat, choking me to death.
They didn’t spare Emily either. Using my death as an excuse,
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they lured her home and had Nine humiliate and kill her.
In the end, Emily and I lay cold and dead, side by side.
Hatred filled my heart as I questioned myself, “Why didn’t I protect her? Why am I such a fool?”
But thankfully, fate granted me a second chance.
When I opened my eyes again, I found myself back on the day of Emily’s coming–of–age party.
“Ms. Parrish, I’ve handed the gifts for your daughter’s 18th birthday to Mr. Kaufman.”
My assistant’s voice jolted me awake.
The lingering burn and choking sensation made me start coughing.
“Ms. Parrish, are you okay? Here, have some water.”
My assistant anxiously offered me a glass of water. I downed it, slowly calming down.
As my vision cleared, I found myself in the company’s conference room. The senior executives were looking at me strangely.
I was baffled, wondering, “Have I been reborn?”
I checked my phone, and a message in the parents‘ group chat. from Emily’s homeroom teacher confirmed my guess.
“Today is Nina’s birthday. Thanks to Ms. Caldwell for the party.
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Everyone in the class had a great time!”
Sure enough, it was just like the final moments of my previous life. Nina, the girl we had been sponsoring, was wearing the dress I bought for Emily.
Last time, after reading the message, I rushed home and found Antonio and Linda celebrating Nina’s birthday.
They seemed just like a family of three, bustling around in my house as if it were their own.
That was when I realized my loving husband had been cheating all along.
And he tricked me into providing for his illegitimate daughter.
Worse still, when I caught them, his first thought was to silence me to keep his secret forever. Apologies never crossed his mind.
Whenever I closed my eyes, I could see him grabbing my neck. and forcing that hot soup down my throat.
Linda and Nina’s laughter echoed in my ears, sending shivers down my spine.
I had supported Antonio for years, helping him reach his current position, but he killed me in the most painful way possible.
“Ms. Parrish, you don’t look well. Maybe you should rest for a bit.” My assistant’s gentle touch on my shoulder snapped me back to reality.
Fate had a way of righting wrongs, giving me a second chance.
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This time, I would turn the tables and beat them at their own
game.
