After Rebirth, I'm Done Competing for Love

There was a light knock on the door, interrupting Romina and me as we cried.Dr. Conti, Romina's attending physician, came in and checked her medical chart at the foot of the bed. After scanning the indicators, he nodded approvingly."I bring good news, Mrs. Panzeri. We've found a matching kidney donor. Considering Ms. Panzeri's condition, we can schedule the transplant to take place in three days."Elated, I covered my mouth. Tears streamed down my face. Even Romina held my hand in disbelief, repeatedly asking me, "Is this real, Mommy? I won't have to die anymore?"In our previous life, Romina waited until her dying breath without ever finding a suitable match. The memories of her dying in pain were etched into my memory.Dr. Conti bent down and smiled at her, saying, "Of course you won't die. This is a very common procedure, and the surgeon who's operating on you, Dr. Bruno, is the best surgeon in the world. You should trust that your father has made the best arrangements for yo

My mind went completely blank. I felt like I'd been shoved into an icy lake.Meanwhile, Camilla cackled gleefully."How does it feel to watch as your daughter dies right before your very eyes, Alessia? If anything, you can only blame yourself for not knowing your place. You stole my position as Giulio's wife and forced me to marry a man who wasn't right for me."It's too late. Nothing you say will change anything. Just slowly relish the feeling of losing everything!"She strutted off triumphantly. The bodyguards had already disappeared down the corridor with Dr. Bruno.I tried to go after them, but the panicked young nurse grabbed me, her voice trembling as she informed me, "Ms. Fontana, all the doctors in the hospital have been called away by Don Giulio… You need to think of something! The patient can't hold out much longer!"I forced down the rising panic in my chest and called Giulio's again and again, but he didn't take my calls.My body was shaking, and the situation in the

The car had just come to a stop when Camilla eagerly opened the door and got out. She took Nico's hand and walked straight up the steps of the mansion.Marco Lombardo, the butler, hurried out of the mansion, but he froze when he saw Camilla. He was just about to ask a question when she declared, "Don Giulio has arranged for us to stay here for a while. Bring down our things."Even though her tone was calm and even, she'd spoken loud enough for everyone to hear her. The household staff exchanged looks, but no one dared to stop her.Camilla slowly scanned the entire estate, her eyes gleaming with triumphant glee. Considering how much Giulio doted on her and Nico, she was certain she would soon be able to secure her position as the lady of the estate.Thus, she deliberately raised her voice and instructed the staff, "Take Nico's things and put them in a south-facing room. Make sure you tidy it up properly."Giulio had already gotten out of the car as well. After entering the living r

Giulio stared at Camilla in utter disbelief. Never did it ever occur to him that she'd mistakenly assumed that Nico was his child all along.Staring at her contorted expression, he felt nothing but disappointment."Nico isn't my son, Camilla. I only spent the last few years helping you and protecting you out of consideration for our childhood friendship. I never felt even the slightest trace of romantic feelings for you."Camilla refused to believe it. Eyes red, she vehemently shook her head. "That's impossible! You've always taken care of me and looked after Nico, too! Isn't that a sign of your love?"Once Giulio saw how stubbornly she was clinging to her logic, not a trace of warmth remained in his voice. "I only took care of you because I pitied you for raising a child alone. That's all."Camilla's emotions began to spiral out of control. "You're lying to me! It was you that night… When I woke up, I saw you right there beside me—"Giulio cut her off, stating clearly, "You got