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00:00You
00:13Welcome to the soul shop. What do you want to pwn? I want a second life
00:23Rebirth comes at a steep price
00:28What's your offer? I'll part my ability to love
00:32My parents doted on that foster girl and ignored me. My brother despised me. My promised mate betrayed me
00:41I'm done with all of it
00:52Deal's done
00:58Ava why are you spacing out our new sister will be here soon. Let's go downstairs to welcome her hearing
01:02that name again
01:03I still froze for a moment. It had been six or seven years since anyone called me Ava
01:07I turned to look at my brother Liam beside me and found that he had indeed become 12 again
01:12The half-grown boy was looking toward the stairs with expectation all over his face one hand was still tugging
01:17at my arm
01:18I looked at his long clean hand, but what came to my mind was the palm print
01:22He left on my face after he grew up. I frowned and shook him off at once Liam froze and
01:26looked at me in confusion
01:29Ava what's wrong the next second the front door of the pack house slowly opened my parents
01:34Alpha Marcus and Luna Elaine's voices came over Liam Ava come down quickly
01:39We've brought your sister home Liam's eyes lit up and he immediately left me behind and ran downstairs alone
01:44I stood at the top of the stairs and looked at the happy family of four below
01:47I reached out and pressed my hand over my heart. It was strange only a faint numbness remained the sharp
01:53pain from before was gone
01:54Liam and I were twins for the first 12 years the Blackwood family only had the two of us and
02:00because we were boy girl twins
02:01Everyone treated it like a blessing our parents and the elders in the pack spoiled us rotten
02:06Liam was only two hours older than me
02:08But he acted like a real big brother and always let me have my way
02:11He spoiled me into a real little princess someone once joked with my father with your daughter's temper
02:16Good thing
02:17She was promised to Caleb early or no one would dare marry her when she grows up my father's face
02:22darkened at once
02:23My daughter wasn't born just to be married off if no one marries her she can stay home forever. I
02:27can afford it
02:28My mother and Liam said nothing and just kept giving me the best of everything
02:32They spoiled me until I had no sense of limits
02:35A hundred grand bracelet was the most ordinary birthday gift I received back then
02:39It was also the last birthday gift I ever received
02:42When I was 12 my father's beta died of illness before he died he entrusted his only daughter to my
02:48father
02:48That girl Chloe Reed became my sister in name
02:51From then on my family's love trust and attention slowly moved away from me
02:56I admit I hated her I was jealous of her
02:58I was jealous that two tears from her could make the whole family panic
03:02I was jealous that she took everything I had piece by piece
03:06I became more and more stubborn
03:08My temper also grew worse more violent and more strange
03:11Finally at my 18th birthday ceremony
03:14I saw her kissing my promised mate Caleb Stone in the garden
03:18I completely lost it I questioned my parents my brother and the man I loved
03:24Why are you doing this to me?
03:26But they only looked at me with almost the same disappointed eyes
03:29Do you even know what you look like right now? You're acting like a lunatic
03:32I laughed until tears came out
03:34The pain in my chest made my whole body shake
03:37I grabbed a knife and rushed at Chloe
03:39But Liam kicked me into the rose bushes full of thorns
03:43Everyone protected Chloe in a panic comforting her and telling her not to cry
03:46No one cared that what I was holding was only a plastic knife and fork for cutting the cake
03:52My parents used my mental state as the reason and locked me in a psychiatric ward
03:56I think Liam's kick had injured me
03:58I coughed up blood day and night
04:00Again and again I begged the doctors to call my parents
04:03But they never picked up one
04:04Finally after another round of shock treatment I stopped breathing
04:07And I saw the rumored soul shock
04:10I used all my emotions, my ability to love
04:12In exchange for one chance to be reborn
04:19Ava come on
04:20Weren't you always saying you wanted a little sister?
04:22Chloe lifted her pale little face and called me in a sweet voice
04:26Sister?
04:27But I didn't react
04:28I turned around and went back to my room
04:30Everyone was left in the living room
04:32Exchanging awkward looks
04:38What's wrong with her now?
04:41Maybe she just isn't used to having a new sister at home yet
04:44It's fine, I'll go talk to her later
04:46Mom, Dad, does Ava not like me?
04:50No, no, Ava just has a temper
04:52But she's not a bad girl
04:54Don't cry, don't be sad
04:55I'll talk to her for you later
04:58Liam is still the sensible one
04:59You have to take good care of your sister
05:01I kept drifting into my room
05:03Once again, I thought the soundproofing in this pack house was really terrible
05:07I didn't like it
05:08It was noisy as hell
05:09I simply stood up and started checking my things
05:11Too much time had passed
05:13And I could no longer remember what I owned when I was 12
05:15Now that I looked carefully
05:16I was rich enough to shock even myself
05:19No wonder Chloe loved stealing my things so much
05:21Even the grown-up me couldn't help feeling a little jealous
05:24I picked up the jewelry on my vanity
05:25And shoved it all into my school bag
05:27If I didn't take it now
05:28Chloe would soon ask for it in all kinds of ways
05:31I looked at the high-quality bracelet in my hand
05:33And remembered how Chloe broke it in my last life
05:35That was the first time I slapped her
05:37She hid behind the door with red eyes, looking scared
05:40Ava, I'm sorry
05:41I really didn't mean to
05:42I've never had anything like this before
05:44I just wanted to have a look
05:46And I...
05:47I dropped it
05:48Then she burst into tears
05:50And brought my parents and Liam running
05:52That was the first time I lost control and hit someone
05:55And also the first time Dad grounded me
05:57Chloe clung to Mom's leg
05:58Sobbing so hard she almost passed out
06:00But she still found the time to look up and make a face at me
06:03I pointed at her and tried to expose her
06:05But the next second, Liam shoved me hard into my room
06:09Ava, can't you have a little compassion?
06:11Chloe has been through enough
06:13How can you still bully her?
06:15It's just one bracelet
06:16You have more than you can count
06:17What's wrong with letting her have it?
06:19I clenched my teeth and forced down the sob stuck in my throat
06:22Just one bracelet?
06:24No
06:24That was the birthday gift Liam bought me
06:26With the first prize money he ever won
06:28From a packed combat tournament
06:29But he had forgotten starting that year
06:32I never received another birthday gift again
06:34Even the dolls, clothes, and jewelry
06:36That used to be sent to my room all the time
06:38They all went to Chloe's room instead
06:40All because she said
06:41My classmates laugh at me
06:43They say I'm small and skinny
06:45And I don't know how to dress
06:48They say I'm nothing like Ava
06:50Who always looks so pretty and put together
06:52They say I look like some dirty little stray
06:55She was lying
06:56Liam was the one who helped her turn the whole class against me
06:59He knew, he knew better than anyone
07:01But he didn't defend me
07:02He just watched my parents grow more and more disappointed in me
07:06And watched them favor that poor adopted daughter
07:08With a tragic past more and more
07:10By the time I finished packing all my valuables
07:13There was a soft knock on my bedroom door
07:16Ava?
07:17Darling, come out for dinner
07:20I didn't answer
07:21I just opened the door
07:22And let her take my hand
07:23As we walked to the dining room
07:25Chloe was sitting in my usual seat
07:27Looking stiff and nervous
07:28Dad and Liam were both putting food on her plate
07:30I turned to look at my mother
07:33Am I supposed to eat dinner on the floor?
07:36Of course not
07:37That's my fault
07:38I forgot to have another chair brought in
07:39Martha, get Ava a chair
07:42Ava, I'm sorry
07:43I didn't know this was your seat
07:44I'll give it back to you
07:48Ava, it's just a seat
07:49Chloe just got here
07:50Don't scare her
07:51Fine, you can sit on my left
07:52I'll sit between you two
07:53Is that good enough?
07:54My parents didn't say anything
07:55And only watched my reaction
07:56Wasn't that just silent approval?
07:58I gave a cold laugh in my heart
08:00Really, so childish
08:01This whole family acted like they were on stage
08:04But their acting was awful
08:06It killed my appetite
08:07I took the chair from the housekeeper
08:08And dragged it straight to the far end of the table
08:11Away from all of them
08:12Liam's hand paused while he was putting food on Chloe's plate
08:15He looked like he wanted to say something several times
08:17But in the end, he said nothing
08:19The meal ended in that strange silence
08:21But when I stood up to go upstairs
08:23Ava
08:23Dad stopped me again
08:25Dad looked a little awkward
08:27Then forced a smile
08:30Ava, Chloe is a year younger than you and Liam
08:32You two are her brother and sister
08:34So you should give her more space
08:35She just lost her parents and has been through a lot
08:37We are her family now
08:39We should take better care of her
08:40That's right
08:41I know you may not be used to having a younger sister yet
08:43But look how lovely Chloe is
08:45Spend more time with her
08:46And you'll become close very soon
08:47They kept shooting looks at each other across the table
08:50Clearly, neither of them wanted to be the first to say what came next
08:53I was starting to lose patience
08:58So?
08:58Mom froze at the question
09:00Maybe she had never heard me speak to her in such a cold tone before
09:03My father took a sip of tea and smiled
09:06Ava, Chloe just transferred here
09:09And she isn't doing well physically or emotionally
09:11We really don't feel comfortable leaving her alone
09:13So, how about you and Liam both repeat a grade and go to school with her?
09:17Liam already agreed
09:18We're just waiting for you
09:20I looked at Liam
09:21He lowered his head and didn't dare look at me
09:23Here we go again
09:24It was the same in my last life
09:26Liam and I were already in 7th grade
09:28They made us go back to 6th grade to keep Chloe company
09:31A year later, Caleb had already gotten close to Chloe
09:34He transferred into our class too
09:35Using the excuse that he wanted to take care of me
09:38From then on, they put on little shows in class every day
09:41They accused me of bullying Chloe
09:43And made the whole class shut me out
09:45Great, too bad I didn't want to play such a stupid game with little kids anymore
09:49It was a waste of time
09:51I tilted my head, my eyes full of confusion
09:53Does she need two servants just to go to school?
09:57Ava, what did you just say?
09:59I said, since Liam has already volunteered to serve her
10:02There's no need to force me to, right?
10:05Ava, what are you saying?
10:06Serve her?
10:07We just want you to spend more time together and get close sooner
10:10I don't have any duty to get close to her
10:12Whoever wants to get close to her can go serve her
10:15I stared at Liam
10:16Then it's settled
10:17You can go back to 6th grade
10:19And I'll keep going to 7th
10:20We stay out of each other's way
10:23I turned and went upstairs
10:25Behind me, they comforted Chloe
10:27Who was sobbing, non-stop
10:29After 9 that night, Liam knocked on my door
10:34Ava, are you asleep?
10:35What?
10:36Um, can you open the door?
10:38No
10:38It went quiet outside for a long time
10:41Just when I thought he had left
10:42Liam's voice came again
10:43Ava, you're upset, right?
10:46No
10:47You are
10:48Ava, is it because I only paid attention to Chloe today and ignored you?
10:52I was speechless
10:53I really wasn't upset
10:54I just didn't care
10:56Dealing with them was so boring
10:58It made me sick
10:59The Ava Blackwood who would fall into deep depression
11:01Just because she was ignored
11:03Had already died alone in a psychiatric ward
11:05I let out a breath
11:07Really, no
11:08Liam, you can do whatever you want
11:09You can get close to whoever you want
11:11I don't care
11:11As long as you don't bother me
11:13It went quiet outside the door again
11:15After a while, his voice carried a trace of helplessness
11:18Ava, Chloe really is pitiful
11:22Look at her
11:23She's so thin and small
11:24And she has such a soft temper and a soft heart
11:26I'm really afraid she'll get bullied
11:28Ava, I'll go back and stay with her for one year first
11:30Once she gets used to it
11:32I'll transfer back to being with you, okay?
11:34Sure
11:34The school was funded by your family anyway
11:36So you could do whatever you wanted
11:38I rolled my eyes and packed the last piece of clothing
11:41Then I put in my noise-canceling earbuds
11:43And lay straight down on the bed
11:45Early the next morning
11:47I carried my suitcase and school bag into the living room
11:50Everyone froze again
11:51I looked up and saw Caleb sitting right beside Chloe
11:54The moment he saw me, he quickly stood up
11:56Ava, I'm here to take you to school
11:58I lowered my eyes and saw Chloe's hand holding his arm
12:01You don't need to pick me up anymore
12:04Of course, if you want to pick someone else up, suit yourself
12:08Why?
12:09I lifted my chin and motioned for him to look at the suitcase behind me
12:13Chairs scraped against the floor one after another
12:15Not only Caleb, but Dad, Mom, and Liam all looked confused
12:20Liam stared hard at my suitcase with bloodshot eyes
12:23Ava? What is that?
12:25Clothes and some daily necessities
12:27And my jewelry
12:29I forgot to tell you
12:30Starting today, I'm boarding at school
12:34Dad walked over with a cold face and half-squatted in front of me
12:37Ava? You want to board at school?
12:40Yes
12:41Why? Is home not good enough? Did Mom and Dad upset you?
12:44I stayed silent
12:45Dad's hand trembled a little as it rested on my hair
12:48He hesitated, then turned back to look at Chloe
12:50Is it because of Chloe?
12:52The moment he said that, before I could react
12:54Chloe bit her lip and let out a muffled sob
12:57Mom quickly stepped forward and pulled her into her arms
12:59Then shot Dad a blaming look
13:00What are you saying? How could it be?
13:02Ava, tell us yourself
13:03Why do you want to board at school?
13:05It's definitely not because of Chloe
13:06You like Chloe, right?
13:07Everyone looked at me with expectation
13:08Waiting for my answer
13:10They were waiting for me to say, yes, I liked her
13:12That boarding at school was just me being spoiled and unreasonable
13:14And that no one had wronged me
13:16But I was always best at disappointing them
13:18No, I don't like her
13:20I hate her
13:21And I don't only hate her
13:22I hate Mom and Dad
13:24I hate Liam
13:25I hate Caleb
13:26I hate all of you
13:28In an instant, Mom, Dad, and Liam went pale
13:31Caleb didn't react much
13:32He seemed to think I was jealous
13:34Throwing a tantrum
13:35And his eyes were full of patience and helplessness
13:38When I dragged my suitcase past him
13:40He even reached out to take it home
13:41I dodged him
13:42He didn't get angry
13:43And still followed me shamelessly
13:45Mom and Dad wanted to chase after me
13:47But Chloe's crying stopped
13:48She cried harder and harder
13:50Her small face buried in Mom's arms
13:52Her whole body shaking
13:54Mom, Dad, just send me to an orphanage
13:56Ava doesn't like me
13:57I don't deserve to stay in this family
14:00Of course, Mom and Dad started comforting her again
14:02But for some reason, Liam was unusually silent
14:06Caleb was still following me closely
14:08He forced his way into the car I got into
14:10Go take your own car
14:11Why?
14:12I don't want to
14:13I want to be with you
14:14He tilted his head and looked at me
14:16Acting like he had no shame at all
14:18I suddenly remembered
14:19That it had been like this in my last life too
14:22When everyone pushed me away
14:23The only one who hadn't sided with Chloe was Caleb
14:26When Chloe framed me
14:27He would stand firmly behind me
14:29When Liam scolded me
14:30Caleb would talk back for me
14:32When my parents grew more and more disappointed in me
14:34He would hold me
14:35And comfort me in a low voice
14:37Ava, don't be scared
14:39You still have me
14:39I'll stay with you
14:41If they like Chloe more
14:43That's their business
14:43I'll always only like my Ava
14:45So I relied on him
14:47And trusted him with everything I had
14:49Until the day Liam and I turned 14
14:52Chloe suddenly fainted for no reason
14:54Before anyone could react
14:55Caleb pushed past me
14:57And caught her firmly in his arms
14:58The seer he had personally brought
15:00Stood in front of everyone at the birthday party
15:03I have seen it
15:04The child's name bears a curse
15:06It devours Chloe's life
15:08Drop by drop
15:09That is why she sickened me
15:10What perfect timing for that seer to appear
15:12But my parents still took me to change my name
15:15Without another word
15:16From that day on
15:17The name I had carried for 14 years
15:19Ava Blackwood
15:20Became a forbidden word in the pack
15:22They called me Grace
15:24As in
15:24By the grace of moon goddess
15:26Let Chloe live
15:27Grace sounded nice
15:28But I hated it
15:29Until the day I died
15:31I hated it
15:32I ignored Caleb
15:33Sooner or later
15:34He would transfer to Chloe's class anyway
15:35I took my forms and boarding fee
15:37Straight to the dorm supervisor
15:39When Caleb saw that I really handed the money over
15:41The careless look on his face finally disappeared
15:44It seemed he finally realized that I wasn't throwing a tantrum
15:47I truly just wanted to stay as far away from them as possible
15:51Ava?
15:53Why do you hate me too?
15:55What did I do wrong?
15:56His fingers gently tugged at my sleeve
15:58And his voice was careful
15:59He looked nothing like the person
16:01Who would one day wrap his hands around my neck and squeeze
16:04But those scenes were still too clear in my mind
16:07I shook his hand off hard
16:09I pulled out a tissue and wiped my sleeve again and again
16:13Caleb stared blankly at my face
16:15Ava?
16:16The moment he met my disgusted gaze
16:18He finally stopped talking
16:20I quickly left the hallway
16:21Then, before class started
16:23I asked my teacher to transfer me to another class
16:25By the end of first period
16:26Caleb still hadn't shown up in class
16:28When I carried a tall stack of books past the familiar hallway
16:31I finally saw him standing there with red eyes
16:33Caleb looked at the books in my arms
16:35And his eyes grew even more hard
16:37He walked toward me in a few quick steps
16:39Ava, don't switch classes, okay?
16:42But the next second
16:43A basketball flew out of class B
16:45And hit him right in the head
16:46I dodged it quickly with my books in my arms
16:48Then turned and walked into the classroom
16:50Caleb fell onto the hallway floor
16:52A boy in the classroom was still holding the shooting pose
16:55Whoops
16:56Didn't mean to hit anyone
16:58You okay, man?
16:59I glanced at him
17:00Then I carried my books past him
17:02Maybe it was just my imagination
17:03But his body seemed to go stiff for a second
17:06Then he propped one hand on the edge of a desk
17:08Pointed casually at the seat beside him
17:10And spoke in a cocky tone
17:12If you go and sit at her back
17:13You'll be sitting by the trash can
17:15Want to sit next to me?
17:16I looked at him
17:17But he quickly looked away
17:20Well
17:21The homeroom teachers said last period
17:23That a new student was coming
17:24And as class president
17:25I should take care of you
17:26As he spoke, he rubbed his face
17:28And even rubbed his ears red
17:30Class B's class president
17:32Jace Carter
17:33The famous troublemaker
17:34The students around me were either laughing at the fallen Caleb
17:37Or secretly glancing at us
17:39I sighed
17:40Class B's bad reputation wasn't without reason
17:43But I really didn't want to sit next to Caleb anymore
17:46Thanks, but I like sitting by myself
17:48I placed my books on the desk in the last row near the corner
17:51Jace looked a little annoyed with himself
17:52And his voice turned rushed
17:53Hey, you
17:54Don't sit here
17:55I'll switch with you
17:56I'm taller than you
17:57So I'll block your view of the board
17:58Before I could refuse
17:59Caleb rushed in with dust all over his face
18:02He slammed one hand down on the books on my desk
18:04Ava
18:04Come back with me
18:06Let go
18:07No
18:08Dude
18:09Are you acting out some sad romance drama right now?
18:12She wants to stay in our class
18:14What does that have to do with you?
18:15Someone at the door threw the ball back to Jace
18:17He spun the basketball on one finger
18:19And looked at Caleb with open provocation
18:22Caleb clenched his teeth
18:23Then lowered his head to look at me
18:25Only then did he realize I had already started arranging my desk
18:29Jace clicked his tongue
18:30Why are you still here?
18:31The bell already rang
18:32Caleb's hand tightened without him noticing
18:35Ava
18:35I frowned and said nothing
18:37He finally gave up
18:39He shot Jace a vicious look
18:41Then left while turning back every few steps
18:43I let out a breath
18:44Thanks
18:46Are you talking to me?
18:47Jace pointed at himself
18:49I nodded
18:49He suddenly stood up straight and threw the basketball into the trash can behind me
18:53It looked like muscle memory
18:55I stared at him in shock
18:56Not understanding what that was supposed to mean
18:59Then I realized his face had turned even redder
19:01Reflex
19:02You're welcome
19:03I couldn't help lowering my head and laughing
19:05His movements went even stiffer
19:07Jace still switched seats with me
19:09Even though I told him again and again
19:11It was winter
19:12And the trash was emptied often
19:13So there was no smell
19:14But he still firmly made me sit in front
19:16You look like the tidy type
19:18And you're a good student
19:19How could I let you sit there?
19:21As if he had made up his mind to be a good class president
19:23He handled everything for me as a transfer student
19:25So when the teacher called us into the office
19:27And asked if I could help him improve his grades
19:30I hesitated, then nodded
19:32School life was dull, but full
19:33Relying on the memories from my last life
19:35I had already started quietly teaching myself high school courses
19:39To go home less often
19:40I signed up for all kinds of extra classes on weekends
19:43Every school break
19:44I simply enrolled in some overseas camps
19:46Besides studying
19:47I also started trying to see more of the world
19:508 in the morning to 10 at night
19:52More disciplined than most working adults
19:54At first, mom and dad still came to school every few days to see me
19:58Later, when they saw that I was always calm and distant
20:00They came less often
20:01Sometimes they called
20:02And it was always about Chloe
20:04Who was becoming sweeter and lovelier
20:06I didn't answer much
20:07So they would sigh through the phone
20:08Ava, we just want you sisters to get along
20:11Chloe really misses you
20:13Are you still not coming home this week?
20:15No
20:16I spoke very little
20:17And often made the mood awkward
20:18I didn't bother to smooth things over
20:20I just hung up
20:21They always said I was becoming more and more withdrawn
20:23Not as likable as when I was little
20:25But I knew
20:26It had nothing to do with my personality
20:27Withdrawn, not likable
20:29Even when I cried and forced myself to smile
20:31Even when I was as pathetic as I had been in my last life
20:34I still wasn't likable
20:35It was like they were destined to hate me
20:37Destined to step on my bones while showing off how much they favored Chloe
20:40Luckily, I had lost my ability to love
20:42So naturally, my heart no longer hurt because of them
20:45Liam, however, still came every day without fail
20:47He brought food packed from home
20:48And ran between the elementary and middle school campuses
20:51Sometimes, Chloe would come with him, panting hard
20:53The look she gave me was full of blame
20:56Ava, this is exhausting for Liam
20:58Why don't you come to our class instead?
21:01I didn't ask him to come
21:02And I definitely didn't ask you to come
21:04I took the food Liam brought and sat down to eat by myself
21:07Chloe bit her lip
21:08Her eyes filling with tears as she looked at Liam
21:10But Liam only wiped the sweat from his forehead and smiled with patience
21:14It's not hard, Ava
21:15I won't only care about Chloe and ignore you
21:18If you don't want to go home, then don't
21:20The school food isn't good
21:21From now on, I'll bring you food from home every day
21:23I ignored him, but he didn't get angry
21:25Most of the time, he stood quietly with Caleb outside Class B's door
21:29When I finished eating, he took the empty lunchbox and ran back to the elementary building
21:33Caleb spoke much less now
21:35He no longer insisted that I talk to him
21:37Most of the time, as soon as class ended, he would run to the window and pretend to glance in
21:41my direction by accident
21:43I pretended not to see any of it
21:44Days passed like that, one after another
21:46Until the day before my 14th birthday, mom and dad showed up at school with Liam, which was rare
21:51When they saw me, both of them seemed to freeze for a second
21:54Mom held my arm with trembling hands and murmured
21:57You've grown taller again
21:59You're almost taller than me now
22:01Sweetheart, you haven't come home in so long
22:06That's right, Ava
22:07Your birthday is tomorrow
22:08We have already set everything up
22:09Will you come home tomorrow?
22:11As if afraid, I would refuse
22:12Liam quickly added
22:13You can invite your classmates and friends, too
22:15It'll be more fun with more people
22:16You didn't come home for your birthday last year
22:19We waited for you all night
22:21Last year
22:22Oh, on my birthday last year
22:24I had no idea where Jace heard about it
22:25He dragged the goofballs from our class out and insisted on taking me horseback riding
22:29Ava, can you maybe loosen up a little?
22:31I looked at him in confusion
22:32He used two index fingers to pull up the corners of his mouth
22:36It's your birthday, birthday's so tense all the time
22:38Smile a little
22:39He sat on a tall chestnut horse and turned his head slightly to look at me under the sunlight
22:43I tried to force out a smile
22:44Maybe it looked terrible
22:45The light in his eyes dimmed a little
22:47Ava Blackwood, happy birthday
22:50Thank you
22:51I sat on the horse and listened to the wind rushing past my ears
22:54I realized that the tight, heavy feeling in my chest seemed to be loosening a little
22:57It wasn't until the next day that I saw the missed calls from the Blackwood
23:01And the gift boxes Liam brought to me, big and small
23:04I was a little surprised
23:05After all, I clearly remembered that my 12th birthday had been the last time I received any gift
23:10Ava, come home tomorrow, okay?
23:13Liam was still trying to persuade me
23:15But when I turned my head, I saw Caleb with Chloe clinging to his arm
23:18That unforgettable renaming scene still made my stomach turn
23:21I frowned without meaning to
23:23Caleb hurriedly pulled his arm away
23:26Ava, I looked for you for a long time
23:28Chloe said you were here, so she brought me over
23:32I...
23:32You don't need to tell me
23:34I'm busy tomorrow
23:35I already made plans, so I won't be going home
23:37Ava!
23:38I turned and went back to class
23:39Behind me came several shocked and hurt voices
23:42Mom seemed to be crying
23:43When I turned the corner, I heard a heavy sigh
23:45Connor, did we do something wrong?
23:46I only found out much later how chaotic that day became
23:49Right now, I was holding a cake knife and carefully cutting into the cake
23:52My classmates had turned off the light
23:54In the dim candlelight, everyone gathered around me and sang happy birthday
23:57Ava, make a wish
23:58I closed my eyes and stayed silent for a few seconds
24:00In my heart, I repeated it like crazy
24:02Please, moon goddess, let me stay far away from those bastards in this life
24:06When I opened my eyes again, Jace was holding a small, delicate box and handing it to me
24:10Ava, happy birthday
24:11Open me
24:11I smiled and opened the box, then froze on the spot
24:14It was a hair clip covered in tiny diamond
24:16The material was good, and it was beautiful
24:18What's wrong? You don't like it?
24:20I should have asked you first
24:22That day when I walked you to Tooting
24:25I saw you staring at a hair clip by the street
24:27But that one was too cheap for a gift
24:29So I found one that looked like it
24:31I like it a lot, thank you
24:34I picked up the hair clip and clipped it into my hair
24:36Thank you
24:38You're welcome
24:39As long as you like it, it's really pretty
24:42Yes, it's really pretty
24:43It was Starry Night, designed by Victor, a famous jewelry designer
24:46When I was 17, I fell in love with it at an auction
24:48I thought mom would definitely like it
24:50So I raised my paddle with the money I had saved for five or six years
24:53But that day, no matter how much I bid
24:55Chloe would add one more dollar like she was doing it on purpose
24:59In the end, mom paid three million and one dollars for that hair clip
25:02At a ridiculous price
25:03Then put it on Chloe's head
25:05Caleb said
25:06You already have everything, why do you have to fight Chloe for this too?
25:09Everyone told me to be generous
25:10Chloe even wore it in front of me every day
25:13Grace, if you like it, I can give it to you too
25:15Even though mom bought it for me
25:17I feel so bad for you, I can let you have it
25:19That almost broke something in me
25:21After that, I became even more crazy
25:23But now, this little hair clip had come to me three years early
25:26I didn't have to be jealous until my face twisted
25:29I didn't have to fight until I was bleeding
25:31So I was worth having something that belonged only to me
25:34Thank you, thank you, all of you, really
25:36It was strange
25:37It felt like my heart, dead for so long
25:39Had finally started beating again
25:40It felt like my heart
25:40But you know
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