The next day, the three of us were still recovering from our hangovers when Sophie came back to the dormitory early and woke Zoey up.
“Zoey, Xavier’s called you several times, but you didn’t pick up. He’s downstairs now with a bouquet of red roses. Looks like he’s going to confess to you in front of everyone.”
I was instantly awake, panic flooding through me–another public confession was about to happen, but this time, it was for Zoey.
Zoey just sat there, stunned, staring blankly for a long time. Sophie kept urging her to get up, get ready, and go downstairs to accept Xavier’s confession.
Zoey didn’t move.
After a while, she finally made up her mind. She got ready, went downstairs, and accepted the red roses from Xavier.
Claire and I watched from upstairs, feeling a mix of emotions.
Sophie also went downstairs. She and Jonathan, along with Zoey and Xavier, all went out together on a double date.
Claire sighed, her voice heavy. “I’m afraid the odds aren’t in Zoey’s favor.”
Then, it hit me.
In my past life, those three had taken my life and stolen my children. Why hadn’t I ever thought about revenge since I was reborn?!
I felt hatred, yes. But more than that, it was fear, hesitation, and a sense of inferiority.
