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Chapter 61: Optimistic Thoughts
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A Second Chance From The Heavensย ย ย Chapter 62: A Good Feeling
โIs there something on your mind tonight, Lise?โ Matthew asked carefully. He didnโt want to jump to any conclusions just yet. โIโm not sure about this, but I feel like thereโs something you want to tell me. Is there?โAllison stilled for a second before eventually nodding. โIโve been thinking a lot, Mattie,โ she said slowly. โAbout what will happen once the treatment goes well. What Iโll do from then on.โโI seeโฆโ Matthew said, letting his voice drift off, silently encouraging her to continue.โI know you wonโt be there for me anymore, that this is all just a temporary arrangement,โ Allison said. โAfter going through treatment a number of times, my mind became clearer, and I think Iโve become well enough physically and mentally to come to a decision.โMatthew still had no idea where this was leading, but he kept silent, not wanting to interrupt her.โAs I said earlier, I want to rekindle my passion for life. I used to immerse myself in working at the lab, right? Though Iโm not sure I
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2023-04-16A Second Chance From The Heavensย ย ย Chapter 63: Standing Up Again
โI should find a job or do freelance work online in the meantime,โ Allison muttered as she scrolled through her phone. โI think Iโm a little rusty when it comes to writing, so Iโll have to start working on that soon. For now, Iโm fine with editing and proofreading. Maybe some popular sites are hiring right nowโฆโA day had passed since the treatment. Allison was becoming chipper, and there was an inner glow to her that Matthew couldnโt deny. She even surprised him earlier after breakfast by claiming that she wanted to go shopping with him.โShopping?โ he had repeated when she brought it up. โYou want to go outside? But you just finished with your new therapy yesterdayโฆโโThenโฆ can you do me a favor and buy me a new one instead? Iโm fine with just one dress,โ Allison told him with an imploring tone. โIโll have to start looking for a new apartment afterwards. But first, I need a job.โA new apartment? A job?Matthew smiled wryly. It seemed that she was starting to plan her new life witho
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2023-04-17A Second Chance From The Heavensย ย ย Chapter 64: The Results
A few days had passed, and now, today was probably the day when Allison would receive the results. Even though the doctor didnโt specify what date, it was clear that they would be receiving a call or message within this week.Matthew was anxious. If the treatment didnโt go well, it would spell the worst circumstance for Allison. She would have to be hospitalized again and go through several treatments. Worst case scenario, she would succumb to the cancerโNo. No! That wasnโt going to happen. Not on his watch.He would find the best doctor in the entire world to treat her. He would do everything as long as she would get better.She had to get better! She had suffered enough already. She still had a lot of precious years left in her life that she needed to live.However, unlike him, Allison was as calm as ever. It was as if she already knew that it would be successful. The confidence in her stride and the relaxation on her features showed as much.He didnโt know how she could do that. U
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2023-04-18A Second Chance From The Heavensย ย ย Chapter 65: The Truth
Matthewโs head was whirling with questions, and he felt like he forgot how to breathe.What kind of development was this?How easy for her to say that. To say that they should let go of each other, and for good.It sparked something inside of Matthew. Something akin to anger.โHow can you say something like that?โ he said quietly, trying to control his emotions. โWhy should we stay separated from now on? You donโt want to keep in touch with me anymore, is that it?โAllison slowly lowered the clothes in her hand. She was staring at him with something firm in her eyes, and her expression was solemn. โThatโs correct,โ she said flatly. โIsnโt it the same for you?โMatthew kept his anger in check for a moment. โWhat?โโYour company needs you, the CEO. Yet youโre here taking care of me, your ex-wife. Once the media gets wind of this, not only will the company get affected, but your girlfriend, Lily, will get involved, too. I donโt want to be in the spotlight anymore, either. Itโs not a win-
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2023-04-19A Second Chance From The Heavensย ย ย Chapter 66: Their Ending
Matthew felt the heaviness in his heart grow stronger as he packed his bags. He looked at his surroundings, wondering when exactly he had grown used to this place. He hadnโt even stayed here for at least half a year, but it felt like heโd been here forever.The thought of leaving this place felt strange, like everything had just been a dream. A dream of seeing Allison again and taking care of her, making her feel that she wasnโt alone. A warm dream filled with sadness and anxiety, but one that he didnโt regret.After his argument with Allison, he decided to leave. It hurt to think that she had all those thoughts in her head, that she was still suffering even with his presence.Just when he thought that he could provide her with some comfort, it turned out that he was wrong. He hadnโt been comforting her at all, it seemed.But what about those grateful looks and words that she sent towards him? What about those warm โthank youโ words and that gentle, reassuring squeeze of his hand? Wha
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2023-04-20A Second Chance From The Heavensย ย ย Chapter 67: True Reality
Allison watched from the window of the guest bedroom as Matthew paused in his steps to take out his phone. He pressed the device against his ear, talking with a warm smile.There was only one reason he would speak to someone with a smile like that.He was probably talking to Lily.He must be very happy right now.Allison felt the bitterness pooling in her gut, but it was quickly washed over with a tide of overwhelming sadness. This was her decision, and she would stand by it until the end.She continued to watch as Matthew talked on the phone while going to the car. She stared as the car door closed before the vehicle sped away.And then all remains of her mask slipped away, like water running down her face and dripping down the floor.โGoodbyeโฆโ she whispered as she pulled away from the window and went towards her bedroom.โNow, I donโt need to put up an act anymore,โ she thought as she stood before the mirror inside the room. โThis was the worst.โIt had been the most difficult deci
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2023-04-21A Second Chance From The Heavensย ย ย Chapter 68: Is It The End?
The villa was deathly quiet as Allison packed her bags. She didnโt have many possessions left; the things that Matthew brought from her old apartment were all relatively useless.She decided that she would throw them away once she left this place.Except for the ultrasound photos and the letters. She would keep those.Allison made sure to stay for a few more days in order not to arouse any suspicions from the staff that was left in the villa. She dismissed the private healthcare team that Matthew assigned her, telling them that she would be going back and forth from the hospital for the maintenance therapy, so their services were done.After that, she told the staff that she would be leaving the villa for good.โTell Matthew โ I mean, Mr. Laurier โ that I found someplace to stay for the meantime,โ Allison told one of the maids. โTell him that Marina is taking me in for a while until I get back on my feet. Also, inform him not to communicate with either Marina or me from now on, that h
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2023-04-22A Second Chance From The Heavensย ย ย Chapter 69: A New Story
Darkness.It was the only thing that Allison could see.She felt like her body โ or soul, perhaps? โ was floating in the air, in the middle of an abyss. Her mind was blank, like it had been wiped clean. She didnโt know who she was or where she was floating to.And then, the darkness faded away.When Allison opened her eyes the next moment, she could see a white ceiling.Her brain was groggy as she tried to remember the last thing in her memories. Everything was fuzzy, including her vision.The recent thing she could recallโฆAh.She died, didnโt she?Allison blinked. The white ceiling was still there, and the lights were blinding her eyes.She closed them momentarily. Was she alive? What was she doing here?Was she still in the hospital?But how could she have survived?Allison groaned slightly as she tried to sit up in bed. Surprisingly, her body didnโt feel so sore anymore. The pain throbbing in her skin was no longer there, and her high fever had seemingly subsided.Did the doctors
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2023-04-23
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A Second Chance From The Heavensย ย ย Chapter 99: Calmer Days
Two days had passed since that night.After Allison had spotted the suspicious pair of men, she and Matthew decided to watch them for a while to see if they might do anything alarming.Fortunately, the men seemed to keep their distance and only whispered to each other. They followed Zoren and Jane for a while before the couple finally disappeared into a crowd in the town square, and that was the end of it.Allison had briefly considered telling Jane about it, but now that she thought about it, she hadnโt been able to get the womanโs contact number. Matthew had no details, either.โItโs probably nothing,โ Allison thought to herself.Maybe it was just wishful thinking, but she wanted to believe that her mini-vacation with Matthew would not turn out badly in the end.Maybe it was just a coincidence that those two men were staring at Jane and Zoren and were merely walking in the same direction.Maybe she and Matthew were just making a big deal out of nothingโฆBut despite her thoughts, she
A Second Chance From The Heavensย ย ย Chapter 98: Suspicious Individuals
Jane laughed. โSilly. You should call her Mrs. Laurier!โ she scolded playfully. โTheyโre married.โโOh.โ But Zoren didnโt look apologetic at all. โSorry about that.โโItโs fine.โ It was Matthew who spoke, and his tone was polite.โSo!โ Jane said, smiling. It was weird for Allison to see her like this. She wasnโt usually this pleasant. โItโs been a while, hasnโt it? Why donโt the four of us go on a double date? You two must be here for a vacation too, right? Like we are?โโWellโฆโ Allison began hesitantly.โThat sounds good,โ Matthew interjected with a smile. โHow about dinner tomorrow? They donโt have any fancy restaurants here, but we could find someplace nice.โโOh, youโre right.โ Jane nodded. โMy darling here made me go on a vacation in a small city like this. I refused at first, but he managed to persuade me. It was going to be romantic, he said. It was going to be just the two of us, he said! So I agreed. But I donโt know anyone in here and the places are too small and not very fa
A Second Chance From The Heavensย ย ย Chapter 97: A Bad Feeling
Allison was caught off guard for several reasons.First, she did not expect to run into a former classmate in a city like this. Second, she did not expect to have a reunion with that same classmate with Matthew currently at her side.And third, she did not expect to run into Jane Winters, of all people.Back in high school, the popular girl was Reva Winters. She was a beautiful girl who came from a wealthy family, and she had it all: the beauty, the brains, and the talent. She was admired and envied by many.But while Reva was the popular one, her twin sister, Jane, was the opposite. The two were fraternal twins, with Reva having a soft, gentle beauty but an outspoken personality.Jane, however, had a fierce appearance compared to her sister, and she often exuded an intimidating aura. Although she looked ordinary at first glance, keeping her brown hair short and wearing glasses, she was known in school as a promising athlete. In fact, she had won several martial arts competitions in t
A Second Chance From The Heavensย ย ย Chapter 96: A Piece of the Past
His words brought a smile to her face.The two of them were different in this way. At times, she preferred to be pragmatic and to stick to the cold, hard facts.Matthew, on the other hand, often preferred to think positively and see things in a different light. He knew that real life wasnโt all unicorns and rainbows, but he just believed that having a good mindset was a better way of navigating through life.He barely held any grudges towards anyone and rarely got angry. Although he had a tumultuous relationship with his parents, he was still polite towards them and made sure to fulfill his duties.โRemember when you used to read my stories?โ she said softly. โI mentioned to you that I was going to pursue something that wasnโt my hobby or passion, but you encouraged me to write and enjoy what I liked. You also assured me that things would work out in the end.โHer gaze lowered.โI wonder, if I had decided to listen to you, would I have been happier in the past? But right now, even tho
A Second Chance From The Heavensย ย ย Chapter 95: Something Thought-Provoking
Their little vacation went better than they had expected.Matthew took Allisonโs hand as they walked down the main street of this small countryside town. They walked along the cobblestone sidewalks, seeing colorful storefronts and passing beautiful old buildings.They had been cooped up in the big city for so long that they enjoyed being in a much more peaceful area. They had already spent the morning wandering in and out of various shops, also stopping at a cafรฉ for coffee and pastries.As the afternoon sun began to set, Matthew turned to Allison.โDo you want to hang out at Lake Mendel?โ he offered. โWe can relax and take in the surroundings.โAllison thought about it for a moment. โThat sounds like a nice date, but isnโt it a little hot out for a picnic by the lake?โโIs it hot out?โ Matthew looked up at the sun shining brightly on them. โI donโt think itโs that hot right now. But would you rather be indoors?โโCome to think of it, it is a nice day for a picnic,โ Allison finally ag
A Second Chance From The Heavensย ย ย Chapter 94: The Long-Awaited Conversation (II)
Matthew sat down beside her on the grass. It was currently nighttime, and the garden was illuminated by the soft glowing outdoor lights, making it look like it came right out of a serene painting. The sky was beautiful, with a spray of stars across the dark expanse and the clouds drifting lazily across the bright crescent moon.He could feel Allison tensing beside him, but she didnโt say anything. Instead, she continued to stare at the flowers as though they were the most fascinating thing in the world.She was pointedly not looking at him, which made him feel a bit sad. At this moment, even though they were physically close, it felt like there was an invisible wall between them, distancing them from each other.Finally, he heard her sigh softly before she turned to him with teary eyes. He didnโt say a word, just reached out and wiped the tears using his thumb, waiting for her to make the first move.Maybe she thought that he hated her now, but that was far from the truth. His love fo
A Second Chance From The Heavensย ย ย Chapter 93: The Long-Awaited Conversation (I)
When he opened his eyes, he felt much better. The headache was gone, and the unnatural tension in his chest faded into nothingness. His mind was clear as his vision slowly adjusted to his surroundings.He could hear Allisonโs voice saying something to him, but he couldnโt hear it for a moment. Instead, he slowly turned his head to face her, unable to speak.Because what else could he say?This was such a strange phenomenon.It was as if he had awakened from a long dream, from a completely different life, and then suddenly jerked awake to realize that it was all a nightmare.Because it did seem like a nightmare. A terrible one, to be exact.โWhy?โ he finally spoke, his voice hoarse.Allison looked startled at this. โWhat?โ She scooted closer to him, scrutinizing his expression. โAre you okay? Do you need some water?โHe felt like his throat was a little dry, so he nodded. It would help if he could talk to her properly without any interruptions.She nodded and quickly took the pitcher f
A Second Chance From The Heavensย ย ย Chapter 92: Best Friends
[A rewind back to the original timelineโฆ]-Matthew closed his eyes before Allison did. He took a deep breath, wondering why he was even doing this.But he was desperate. He wanted something at least, even a miracle. He couldnโt bear to see Allison suffer any longer. He just wanted to increase the possibility that she would be cured.So even if it was something โsillyโ like this, it didnโt matter. At least he tried.Who knows, right?What if miracles really did exist?Matthew thought of it that way, but to his surprise, his real thoughts surfaced, and they were quite different from what he had expected.โI wishโฆ that I could turn back time.โHe took a deep breath, still keeping his eyes closed.โI wish I could go back to those days when we were in love. When she was still in love with me.โโWhen things were still good between us.โHe tried to suppress the emotions that surfaced in his heart.โI wish I could have a second chance with her. I wish that we hadnโt wasted too much time.โโB
A Second Chance From The Heavensย ย ย Chapter 91: Alive
Allison was devastated.How could she have let this happen? She had sworn to herself that she would look after Matthew, that she would make sure he didnโt suffer the way she had.But she failed. All she could do was stand there, frozen in shock, as he stumbled and fell to the ground. All she could do was scream and hold him in her arms, crying for him to wake up.She had never been so relieved to hear his heart beating steadily.She immediately called for help from passersby, who quickly entered the hospital and alerted the guards and nurses. In no time, Matthew was lifted from the ground and examined by the doctors.He just fainted, they said. A result of stress and mental exhaustion. Probably also from fatigue and hunger.Allison couldnโt bring herself to believe any of it. After all, Matthewโs symptoms were erratic. His headaches did not occur at reasonable times. He ate three times a day, exercised, and managed his stress. He was perfectly healthy.But even though she told the doc
