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00:00You're the one I should have married. You're the one I should have cherished.
00:02He raised his head, his eyes bloodshot, his voice breaking with sobs.
00:06Can you give me another chance? Let's start over, okay?
00:10I looked at his disheveled, pathetic state and felt neither hatred nor pain, only complete calm.
00:16It was like looking at a complete stranger.
00:18Sebastian, do you know why I wrote Vivian's name on the marriage application back then?
00:22He froze.
00:23It wasn't because I wanted to help you two be together.
00:26It was because I didn't want to have anything to do with you ever again.
00:30After being reborn, I decided to write my sister's name on the marriage application.
00:34This time, I would help Sebastian Holt achieve his wishes.
00:38I personally helped my sister Vivian try on the wedding dress, adjusting the veil with a soft smile.
00:44Vivian, you look beautiful.
00:47Sebastian will be stunned when he sees you.
00:50I let her wear the wedding dress first and slipped the engagement ring onto her finger myself.
00:56Vivian looked at me with surprised eyes.
00:58Rachel, how can I possibly accept this?
01:02This is your wedding.
01:04You and Sebastian?
01:05I smiled softly.
01:07Of course you can.
01:09You two are the ones who are truly meant to be together.
01:11I personally orchestrated every encounter between Sebastian and my sister.
01:16When he took her to the capital city, I stood at the door and said calmly,
01:21Go ahead, Seb.
01:22Take Vivian with you.
01:24She's never been to the capital before.
01:26I'll be fine.
01:27When he took her to the capital city, I headed to Southport University without a second thought.
01:33In my previous life, even when I was over 50 years old, he and our son still knelt before me.
01:39Sebastian's voice was hoarse as he begged.
01:42Rachel, we need to sign a divorce.
01:45Because I'm sorry, I try my heart as a child.
01:49Please.
01:50Our son Albert lowered his head.
01:52Mom, you're inferior to Aunt Vivian in every way.
01:57Just let Dad go.
01:58This time, I would fulfill his long-cherished wish and give him the romance he truly desired.
02:04Just fill in your name and give it to me.
02:08Sebastian Holt impatiently tapped the table.
02:10I stared at the marriage application, my fingertips gently rubbing the rough edges of the paper as my thoughts drifted.
02:18In my previous life, I solemnly filled in my own name as if I were handling a sacred decree,
02:24then excitedly dragged Sebastian to buy our wedding things.
02:28All I ended up getting was a harsh scolding from him because he was rushing back to take care of
02:33Vivian Hayes during her period.
02:35Now I just responded dismissively.
02:37I got it.
02:38I glanced up at his anxious expression and that hand that kept checking his watch.
02:43He was wearing a white shirt today with sleeves rolled up to his elbows, revealing his well-defined forearms.
02:49I remembered that Vivian loved this look on him most.
02:52She said it made him look clean and refreshed.
02:55I said, suppressing the bitterness rising in my heart while feigning nonchalance.
03:00If you use him urgent to mentally, go ahead.
03:03I'll samily back tinker to deceasers.
03:06Don't worry.
03:07Since we're getting married, I'll take responsibility for you.
03:10But stop being jealous of Vivian from now on.
03:13If others find out, it'll damage her reputation.
03:16He said nothing more and hurriedly turned to leave.
03:19I took a deep breath, trying to calm my erratic heartbeat, but my mind could not stop replaying scenes from
03:25my previous life.
03:26On our wedding night, he used the excuse of caring for my sick sister and never came home.
03:32Later, when his military posting required relocation, he only took Vivian along, saying she had never been to the Capitol
03:40before.
03:40Even on the day our son was born, Sebastian was not available as he was busy comforting Vivian through her
03:47divorce.
03:48Right up to my deathbed, our son, Albert Holt, still earnestly pleaded,
03:52Mom, just divorce Dad.
03:54You're inferior to Aunt Vivian in every way.
03:57Dad has suffered by being with you all these years, so let him go.
04:01I lay weakly in the hospital bed, my body frail and trembling.
04:05Turning my head with great effort, I looked at my indifferent husband sitting beside me.
04:09My voice was hoarse and barely above a whisper.
04:14Sebastian, do you also think this way?
04:17Do you also believe I've made you suffer all these years?
04:22Sebastian remained silent.
04:24He didn't look at me.
04:25His eyes stayed fixed on the floor, his face expressionless.
04:28The long, deathly silence was his only answer.
04:32Tears slipped from the corners of my eyes.
04:34With the last bit of strength I had, I said softly,
04:38I bit down hard on my lower lip until I tasted blood, then slowly released it.
04:45No, I would not repeat the same mistakes in this lifetime.
04:49I picked up the pen and slowly wrote two words in the applicant column.
04:53Vivian Hayes.
04:55Since Sebastian loved Vivian so much, he should have it his way.
04:59I handed the completed application to the clerk,
05:02took the marriage certificate, and left the city clerk's office.
05:05I felt no sadness instead.
05:07There was an indescribable sense of liberation.
05:11In my previous life, Vivian and I were adopted by the Holt family after our parents died in the line
05:16of duty.
05:17Vivian had a silver tongue and knew exactly how to charm people,
05:21winning over Sebastian's parents so completely that they treated her better than their own daughter.
05:28Mom, you treat me even better than my own mother did when she was alive.
05:33I'm really so lucky to be your daughter in this lifetime.
05:37Dad, I heard you haven't been feeling well lately.
05:40This is especially for you, the soup.
05:42You have to drink a few more bowls, okay?
05:45I hope you stay healthy and strong.
05:47Sebastian's mother, Penelope Cain,
05:49even harbored early hopes of having Vivian marry Sebastian.
05:53However, with just one simple statement from Vivian,
05:56Sister is my only family.
06:01I don't want to compete with her.
06:03She managed to make Sebastian willingly choose me instead.
06:06In reality, Vivian was just stringing Sebastian along.
06:10After all, Sebastian was merely a captain at the time.
06:13She wanted to wait for someone better.
06:22Seb, you actually didn't stay with my sister
06:25and came back specially to accompany me.
06:28Will she get angry?
06:30Sebastian naturally wrapped his arm around her waist,
06:33his palm slowly sliding down the side of her waist,
06:36his tone low and intimate.
06:38Is her anger important?
06:40Every time you get your period,
06:42your face turns pale from the pain.
06:44How could I possibly leave you alone at home?
06:47His fingertips traced lazy circles around her waist dimple.
06:51Vivian's body trembled slightly, but she didn't pull away.
06:54Instead, she leaned even closer into his embrace,
06:57a hint of triumph flashing in her eyes.
07:00Then, Sab, after you marry my sister,
07:04will you still treat me this well?
07:07Will you stop wanting me?
07:09Sebastian lowered his head to look at her.
07:11His hand slowly traveled upward from her waist,
07:14tracing inch by inch along her spine,
07:17finally stopping at the back of her neck
07:19where he gently pinched it.
07:21Silly girl.
07:22Who else would I treat well if not you?
07:24If your sister dares to bully you,
07:26I'll divorce her.
07:28Do you believe me?
07:29Vivian's cheeks flushed red.
07:31She glared at him coquettishly
07:33and reached out as if to push him away,
07:36her palm pressing lightly against his chest,
07:38but without any real strength.
07:40Hateful?
07:41What are you saying?
07:44Who wants you to get a divorce?
07:46I took a deep breath, composed myself,
07:48and walked into the house as if nothing had happened.
07:52Sebastian and Vivian both froze on the spot.
07:54They stared at me with faces full of shock and disbelief.
07:58You...
07:59Why are you here?
08:00I-I-I'm just checking on Viv
08:04because she wasn't feeling well.
08:06I hummed indifferently and turned to head to my room.
08:08In my previous life,
08:10I fought with him countless times
08:11over their inappropriate intimacy.
08:13In this lifetime,
08:15I refused to waste my time and energy.
08:17He called out to me from behind.
08:19Seeing my calm and indifferent reaction,
08:22his face instantly darkened.
08:24Unable to maintain his composure,
08:26he spoke with a mix of shame and anger.
08:28You don't need to be jealous of your sister!
08:31If I really wanted to marry her,
08:34I would have done it long ago.
08:36You wouldn't even be in the picture.
08:39I stopped in my tracks,
08:41turned around,
08:42and looked at him.
08:43My expression remained completely calm
08:45without the slightest ripple.
08:47Hmm.
08:48You're right.
08:49So you don't need to explain anything to me either.
08:53Rachel,
08:54how about we buy some wedding favors
08:56to distribute to the other military wives
08:59in the housing complex?
09:01I looked at him with surprise,
09:02then realized this was probably his way of compensating
09:05for my unusual silence.
09:07No need.
09:08There's no point in such formalities.
09:10He was stunned,
09:12probably finding it hard to imagine
09:14I would refuse such a proposal.
09:16Are you angry because Seb took care of you, Rash?
09:19Vivian emerged from her room
09:21with a face full of grievance and innocence.
09:23She was wearing the dress I had bought explicitly
09:25for our wedding photos,
09:27something I saved up half a year for
09:29in my previous life,
09:30but never dared to wear even once.
09:32Seeing my gaze,
09:33Vivian frantically explained,
09:35I saw this beautiful outfit by your bedside today
09:38and wanted to try it on.
09:40I forgot to change out of it.
09:43She lowered her head,
09:44wringing her fingers like a child
09:46who had done something wrong.
09:48Sebastian instinctively began,
09:50Rachel, don't.
09:51I interrupted him calmly.
09:53It looks good on you.
09:55Keep it.
09:56I've never worn it anyway.
09:58I still remembered the faint smell
10:00of blood and sweat on that dress
10:02and how I ran home crying
10:04in the middle of the night.
10:05The memory disgusted me now.
10:07Under their astonished gazes,
10:09I returned to my room and locked the door.
10:13I pulled out the folder
10:15containing my acceptance letter
10:16from Southport University.
10:18In my previous life,
10:19I wanted to live in Southport.
10:21Especially Southport University
10:23offered my dream major
10:24in finance and economics.
10:26In my past life,
10:28I gave up my education
10:29to support Sebastian
10:30and willingly stayed home
10:32to care for his parents.
10:33This time,
10:34I still had a chance,
10:35so I wanted to live
10:36only for myself.
10:37I flipped through the calendar.
10:40Looking at the marked date,
10:41I whispered softly to myself,
10:44Only ten more days.
10:46Just ten days
10:48and I can finally leave this place.
10:50A sudden knock interrupted my thoughts
10:52and I opened the door impatiently.
10:55Sebastian stood there
10:56holding a bowl of noodles,
10:57his tone gentle as he said,
10:59You must be hungry.
11:01I made you some instant noodles.
11:02I was dazed for a moment.
11:05In my previous life,
11:06he was either cold as ice toward me
11:08or only spoke harshly.
11:09I had not seen Sebastian
11:11acting this tender and affectionate
11:12in a long time.
11:14No need.
11:15I already ate outside.
11:18How is that possible?
11:20Aren't you always reluctant
11:21to spend money?
11:23His words stung.
11:25I used to be reluctant
11:26to spend money,
11:28living frugally
11:28and spending most of my
11:30part-time earnings
11:31to buy him things.
11:32Now that I was going to university,
11:34there would be plenty of expenses,
11:36so every penny needed
11:38careful planning.
11:39I looked up at him,
11:40my tone calm as I said,
11:41I remember a few days ago,
11:43I gave you the money
11:44to buy wedding supplies.
11:46You didn't seem to buy anything.
11:49Give me the money back.
11:51He froze,
11:52then awkwardly explained,
11:54That money.
11:55Well,
11:56I already bought Leah
11:57those for Viv with him.
11:58I could not help
11:59but curl my lip.
12:00How predictable.
12:01It was the same old story.
12:03Well,
12:04if there's nothing else,
12:05I'm closing the door.
12:06I want to sleep.
12:07I'll give you the money tomorrow.
12:09His tone carried some irritation.
12:12We're husband and wife.
12:14Do you really need
12:15to be so petty?
12:17I could not help
12:17but snort coldly.
12:19So after you use
12:20my hard-earned savings
12:21to buy things
12:22for someone else,
12:23I'm not even allowed
12:24to be annoyed.
12:25Knowing he was in the wrong,
12:27he still muttered stubbornly,
12:29You're so unreasonable.
12:30I could not be bothered
12:31to argue further
12:32and slammed the door shut.
12:35Over the next few days,
12:37I sold off
12:37some worthless possessions
12:39mementos
12:39from my previous life
12:41that once held meaning.
12:42Now they seemed like
12:43nothing but cheap junk.
12:45I packed them all up
12:46and sold them
12:47to a scrap dealer
12:47for a pittance.
12:48That afternoon,
12:50while continuing to pack,
12:51Sebastian appeared
12:52before me
12:53holding some money.
12:54He stiffly said,
12:55Here's your money.
12:57I took the money
12:58and nodded.
12:59Thanks.
13:00He looked at me
13:01with mixed emotions,
13:02his gaze falling
13:03on my packed luggage.
13:05I'm planning to have Viv
13:06come with me
13:07to the capital.
13:08You don't need to pack.
13:09I did not stop packing
13:11and simply nodded.
13:12He seemed unaccustomed
13:13to this attitude from me,
13:15appearing somewhat uneasy.
13:17What's wrong with you lately?
13:18You're like a completely
13:19different person.
13:20I turned around impatiently.
13:22I did not want
13:23any complications.
13:25Although Sebastian
13:26did not love me,
13:27if he discovered
13:28that Vivian's name
13:29was on the marriage license,
13:30he might very well
13:31divorce her
13:32and marry me
13:33for her sake.
13:34I wanted no further
13:35entanglement
13:36with this despicable pair.
13:38Nothing.
13:38I just want to organize
13:40my thing
13:40so I can move back
13:41to the countryside
13:42after you go
13:43to the capital.
13:44He breathed a sigh
13:45of relief
13:46and explained,
13:47It's not that
13:48I don't want you
13:48to tag along.
13:49It's just that Viv
13:50has never seen the capital
13:52and wants to visit.
13:53I'll bring you there
13:54in a few months.
13:55I nodded absentmindedly.
13:57I still remember
13:58the day I stepped
13:59off the train.
14:00The capital was cold
14:01and magnificent,
14:02yet I stood alone
14:03at the station
14:04with a worn out suitcase,
14:05watching him force a smile
14:07while his eyes
14:08were full of exhaustion
14:09and regret.
14:10He never once
14:11held my hand that day.
14:12In my previous life,
14:14he never sent for me
14:15for eight whole years.
14:16Only after Vivian
14:17married a high-ranking
14:19general's son
14:19from the capital
14:20did he bring me there
14:21in despair.
14:22He watched me
14:23with unease.
14:24Usually,
14:24I would talk his ear off
14:26about everything
14:27and anything
14:27when we were alone.
14:29Now that I was
14:30barely speaking,
14:31he seemed on edge.
14:33Didn't you always
14:34want to take wedding photos?
14:35Let's go to the
14:36photo studio tomorrow.
14:37That would not work
14:38for me as I planned
14:39to buy university supplies
14:41tomorrow.
14:42Just as I was about
14:43to make an excuse,
14:44Vivian walked in
14:45and affectionately
14:46hugged Sebastian's arm.
14:49Sab,
14:50what photo studio
14:51I want to take pictures to!
14:53Sebastian smiled
14:54and patted Vivian's head.
14:56Sure.
14:57We'll all go together tomorrow.
14:59You two go ahead.
15:00I have something
15:01to do tomorrow.
15:03Sebastian frowned.
15:04What could be more important
15:05than taking wedding photos?
15:07Let's take the photos first.
15:09Then I'll go shopping
15:11with you.
15:11His tone was firm
15:12and did not allow
15:13for refusal.
15:14Vivian pooted playfully.
15:16Exactly, Ratch.
15:17You're not avoiding this
15:19because of me, are you?
15:20I did not want to argue further
15:21and agreed to go.
15:24Early the next morning,
15:25I heard Sebastian
15:26coaxing Vivian
15:27to get out of bed
15:28in gentle pleading tones
15:29from her room.
15:30The circle on the calendar
15:32reminded me
15:32that there were
15:33four days left.
15:34In four days,
15:35I could completely
15:36escape this life.
15:37Just when my patience
15:39was wearing thin,
15:40they finally emerged
15:41from the room,
15:42taking their sweet time.
15:44Sebastian attentively
15:45took some water
15:46and personally
15:47washed Vivian's face.
15:49Lost in thought,
15:50I watched as Sebastian
15:51approached me awkwardly,
15:53clutching a ring.
15:54Mrs. Gilbert reminded me
15:56to buy you
15:56a wedding ring.
15:57Here it is.
15:58I did not take it.
15:59In my previous life,
16:01this ring never existed.
16:03The moment Vivian saw it,
16:04she pooted.
16:04It's so pretty!
16:06I want one too!
16:08I generously offered.
16:10Then take it.
16:11Sebastian's face
16:12darkened immediately.
16:14Stop fooling around.
16:15This is our wedding ring.
16:17Vivian snatched the ring
16:19and slipped it onto her finger,
16:20waving it at Sebastian.
16:22Seb, does it look good on me?
16:23Sebastian gazed at Vivian
16:25with pure adoration,
16:27nodding with a foolish grin.
16:28Then he turned to me guiltily
16:30and whispered,
16:31I'll buy you
16:33another one next time.
16:34I nodded indifferently.
16:36I had heard his promises
16:37countless times,
16:38yet he never kept them.
16:41At the photo studio,
16:42Vivian went first,
16:44even taking several
16:44couple shots with Sebastian.
16:46When it was my turn
16:47with Sebastian,
16:48the photographer raised
16:49his camera
16:50but awkwardly lowered it again.
16:52Oh dear, I'm sorry.
16:55I'm out of film.
16:56I secretly rejoiced
16:58while maintaining
16:59a neutral expression.
17:00Oh well, forget it then.
17:03Outside the studio,
17:04Sebastian pulled a train ticket
17:06from his pocket
17:06and handed it to me.
17:08It was a standing room ticket
17:09to the Capitol,
17:10departing in four days.
17:12I didn't mean to abandon you.
17:15I'll get settled first
17:16and wait for you in the Capitol.
17:17The journey to the Capitol
17:19would take three days and nights.
17:20I could not fathom
17:22how he expected me
17:23to stand the entire way,
17:25especially since there was
17:26only one military
17:27dependent slot available.
17:28Where would I even live
17:30once I got there?
17:31However,
17:32asking now
17:32would not yield
17:33any satisfactory answers.
17:35Seeing me accept the ticket,
17:37Sebastian visibly relaxed.
17:39Don't worry.
17:40Even if you don't live
17:41in military family housing,
17:43you're still my only wife.
17:45I'll treat you well
17:46from now on.
17:47I only see Vivas
17:48as a sister.
17:51Suddenly,
17:52a car shot out
17:53from around the corner,
17:54heading straight for us.
17:55Sebastian instinctively
17:57pulled Vivian into his arms
17:58and dodged to safety.
18:00In the chaos,
18:01someone pushed me hard
18:02from behind.
18:03The car was bearing down on me.
18:05My body froze in terror.
18:07Seb!
18:08Watch out!
18:09The vehicle swerved sharply
18:11at the last second
18:11but still struck me,
18:13sending me flying
18:14before dragging me
18:15along the rough pavement.
18:17Intense pain exploded
18:18throughout my body.
18:20Darkness crept into my vision
18:21as cold sweat
18:22poured down my face.
18:23The driver frantically
18:25jumped out of the car,
18:26his face pale with panic.
18:28Miss, are you okay?
18:29Oh my god, I'm so sorry.
18:31I didn't see you.
18:32Someone call an ambulance!
18:34A crowd quickly gathered around,
18:36pointing and whispering.
18:38Through the sea of onlookers,
18:40my gaze fixed steadily
18:41on Sebastian.
18:42At this moment,
18:43he was still tightly
18:44holding Vivian,
18:45gently stroking her back
18:47to comfort her.
18:48He was completely oblivious
18:49to the fact
18:49that I had been hit.
18:51Seb!
18:51I'm so scared.
18:54My legs feel weak.
18:56Don't be afraid.
18:57I'm right here.
18:58Are you hurt anywhere?
18:59Let me check you properly.
19:01Perhaps he had noticed
19:02or perhaps he simply
19:03did not care.
19:04I smiled bitterly.
19:06The last trace of hesitation
19:07in my heart
19:08vanished completely.
19:10So this is what you meant
19:12by I'll treat you well
19:13from now on.
19:14Sebastian froze.
19:15He opened his mouth,
19:17then took a step forward,
19:18wanting to come over.
19:19At that moment,
19:20Vivian suddenly reached out
19:22and grabbed Sebastian's arm tightly,
19:24her voice soft and trembling.
19:25Seb!
19:26It hurts!
19:27My waist hurts so much!
19:29Sebastian's body
19:30immediately stopped.
19:31He looked back at Vivian,
19:33his expression full of concern
19:34and hesitation.
19:35In the end,
19:36he didn't take another step
19:37toward me.
19:38The driver helped carry me
19:40into the car
19:40and rushed me to the hospital.
19:42After a thorough examination,
19:44I learned it was fortunately
19:45just external injuries
19:47and minor internal displacement.
19:49I lay in the hospital bed,
19:51aching all over,
19:52yet my heart felt strangely calm.
19:54The driver,
19:55who had been waiting
19:56anxiously outside,
19:57finally came in.
19:58He looked guilty
19:59and uneasy as he asked,
20:01Miss,
20:02are you feeling a little better?
20:03Do you have any family members
20:05I can call for you?
20:06I can contact them right away
20:08so they can come
20:08take care of you.
20:09I slowly shook my head,
20:11my voice weak but calm.
20:12None need.
20:13I don't have any family.
20:15The driver was stunned
20:16for a moment,
20:17his expression turning
20:18even more apologetic.
20:20He opened his mouth
20:21but didn't know what to say,
20:23eventually just nodding awkwardly
20:24and leaving the room quietly.
20:26I lay in the hospital bed,
20:28staring at the white ceiling.
20:29A faint, bitter smile
20:31appeared on my lips.
20:32Late into the night,
20:33Sebastian walked in
20:35with a weary face.
20:36Seeing that I was awake,
20:37panic flashed across his features.
20:40Rachel,
20:41how are you feeling?
20:42Any better?
20:43I looked at him coldly
20:44without speaking.
20:45He rubbed his hands together,
20:47explaining uneasily.
20:49Viv was a bit traumatized
20:50by the shock.
20:52I've been staying with her,
20:54so...
20:54He awkwardly fell silent
20:56under my stare.
20:57Rachel, listen to me.
20:58The situation was so urgent
21:00and Viv was closer to me.
21:02I instinctively...
21:03I didn't know you would get hit.
21:04She's Devon Gat.
21:06He paused,
21:07seemingly searching
21:08for the right words.
21:09I interrupted him.
21:11When are you leaving
21:12for the capital?
21:13He answered cautiously.
21:15Tomorrow.
21:16I see.
21:18I want to rest now.
21:20Please leave.
21:21I closed my eyes,
21:22dismissing him.
21:23Sebastian wanted to say more,
21:25but he ultimately
21:26had the sense to leave.
21:27Our mom, Penelope,
21:28came to visit the next day.
21:30She carried a thermos with her,
21:32her face beaming with a smile.
21:34Rachel, dear.
21:36Sebastian asked me
21:37to take care of you.
21:39Are you feeling better?
21:41Much better.
21:42Thank you, mom.
21:43While ladling soup for me,
21:44she chattered on,
21:46Sebastian is so glumpsy.
21:48I don't know if he take
21:49proper care of Viv.
21:51Halfway through,
21:52she seemed to suddenly
21:53realize something
21:54and awkwardly closed her mouth.
21:56Mom,
21:57Vivian's name on the
21:58AMR I-Ridge license
21:59to Sebastian.
22:00Penelope froze,
22:02taking a long moment
22:03to process this.
22:04What did you say?
22:06The marriage application
22:07I submitted
22:07had Vivian's name on it.
22:09Of course,
22:09the marriage license
22:10belonged to the them.
22:11Penelope's face revealed shock
22:13before it transformed
22:14into pure joy.
22:15Rachel,
22:16you're such a good girl.
22:18I knew you were
22:19the most sensible one.
22:21She excitedly gripped my hand.
22:23Rachel,
22:24thank you.
22:26Thank you for making
22:27their happiness possible.
22:29I smiled faintly
22:31without responding.
22:33Making their happiness possible?
22:35I was only securing
22:36my own freedom.
22:37She had always favored
22:39Vivian anyway.
22:40In my previous life,
22:41despite all my devoted
22:42care for her,
22:43she still left her entire
22:45inheritance to Vivian
22:46in her old age.
22:47Mom,
22:48don't tell Sebastian and
22:49Viva about this yet.
22:51Penelope beamed.
22:52Of course,
22:52of course I understand.
22:54So,
22:56what are your plans now?
22:58I'm leaving in a few days too.
23:00Penelope wanted to ask more,
23:02but she still patted
23:03my hand gently
23:04and said with rare softness,
23:06Rachel,
23:06you've always been
23:07a good and sensible child.
23:10Mom will remember
23:11your kindness.
23:12I smiled faintly
23:13and replied calmly,
23:14as long as you
23:15and the family are well,
23:17that's enough for me.
23:18Penelope wanted to ask more,
23:20but her mind was
23:21completely occupied
23:22with their wedding.
23:23I simply closed my eyes
23:24and pretended to sleep.
23:29On the day I was discharged,
23:30I did not notify anyone.
23:33Before leaving,
23:34I wrote a letter to Sebastian.
23:36Sebastian,
23:37by the time you read this letter,
23:39I'll already be on a train
23:40heading south.
23:41I know you've always loved Viv,
23:44so I'm making your wishes come true.
23:46Our fate together
23:48has run its course.
23:49I wish you both happiness.
23:51I sealed the letter together
23:53with the train ticket
23:54to the Capitol
23:54and the marriage certificate
23:56in an envelope,
23:57then mailed it
23:58to his address
23:58in the Capitol.
23:59Dragging my suitcase,
24:01I headed straight
24:01for the train station.
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