LOGINSummerI sat alone in the room, scrolling through Elena's phone to pass the time. The more I looked through it, the more I realized just how wild and carefree her life had been.Video after video filled the screen. Most of them were taken in crowded clubs with loud music blasting in the background. There were countless clips of Elena and Amelia dancing together, laughing without a care in the world. In one video, Elena was twerking while Amelia stood behind her, cheering her on and hyping her up. In another, they were both laughing so hard that neither of them could keep the camera steady. It was obvious they had been extremely close.I continued scrolling through pictures and videos, watching moments from a life that seemed so different from mine. Elena had lived freely. She had done whatever she wanted without worrying about anyone's expectations.For a moment, I found myself wondering what it would have been like to live that way.I became so absorbed in the contents of the phone t
SummerEthan looked like he was about to object, but I didn't stay long enough to hear whatever arguments or complaints everyone had. I simply gestured for the maid to lead me to his room.The maid hesitated and glanced at Ethan, obviously waiting for his permission before moving. I couldn't be bothered to wait. I turned and started walking toward the stairs on my own. As I climbed, I suddenly slowed down and stopped at a particular spot.The exact place where I had fallen. A chill ran through me as the memories came rushing back. The pain felt so real that it was almost as if it had happened only moments ago. I could still remember the sickening crack when my neck broke. I could still remember the fear, the helplessness, and the darkness that followed.It was strange.bEverything had returned to normal so quickly that it felt unbelievable. Looking around now, no one would ever guess that only a few days ago I had lost my life in this very place.“You are just going to watch her walk a
Summer I was led into the mansion by the butler. The moment I stepped inside, painful memories from my past life came rushing back. My chest tightened as I glanced at the exact spot where I had fallen and broken my neck.The floor was spotless, it sparkled under the lights as though nothing had ever happened there. As though I had never died there.I looked around the mansion. Everything was exactly the same as I remembered. The maids moved around busily carrying out their duties. Staff members went about their work as if it were just another ordinary day.There was no sign that this family had lost someone important, no sadness or grief. My heart squeezed painfully, my death had meant absolutely nothing to them, my entire life had been wasted for nothing.A few minutes later, Ethan walked down the stairs majestically. Behind him was Fiona, following closely in quick steps. I watched them descend the staircase.The sight of them together made my stomach churn, Ethan finally reached t
Summer A few days had passed, and I was still in the hospital. Ethan never came back after that day. The only thing I received from him was a short message saying that his personal assistant would come to pick me up once I was discharged.Today was finally the day. My small travel bag was already packed and sitting beside the bed. I sat on the edge of the mattress, my hands resting on my lap as I waited. Every few seconds, I glanced at the door, expecting it to open at any moment.I wasn't sure why my heart was beating so fast. Maybe it was because after today, everything would change."Why are you so nervous?" Amelia asked suddenly.She was sitting comfortably in the chair beside my bed, watching me with amusement.Ever since I woke up, Amelia had been by my side almost every day. She talked nonstop, brought me snacks, and somehow always found a way to make me laugh when I was feeling down. Elena was truly lucky to have a friend like her, even if she could be incredibly annoying som
Summer “That is a ridiculous request.” The response came so quickly that it was obvious he hadn't even considered it, his face hardened immediately. “And it is completely impossible.”The irritation in his voice was no longer hidden. “I just told you that I am willing to provide any amount of money you need. I can purchase any house you want, anywhere in the world. I can buy you any car. I can cover every medical expense you have for the rest of your life.” His jaw tightened. “But I cannot live under the same roof as you.”There it was, to him, I was beneath him. The idea of sharing the same space with someone like me offended him. What else should I expect from a Lancelot? I folded my arms across my chest, before I could speak, Amelia let out an offended scoff. “What exactly do you mean by someone like her?” For once since meeting her, she actually made sense, Ethan turned toward her. “No, seriously. Explain it to me.”Her voice dripped with sarcasm.“You feel so high and mighty
Summer“Ethan Lancelot?” Amelia whispered beside me. Her eyes widened the moment she recognized the man standing at the doorway. She looked completely stunned.“Holy shit,” she breathed. “He looks even better in real life.”I turned slightly and saw her openly staring at him, completely mesmerized. Her mouth was practically hanging open as she admired him.“Girl, do you realize how lucky we are right now?” she whispered excitedly. “ Ethan Lancelot is standing right there.” She didn't seem to care whether he could hear her or not.My eyes met his across the room, the moment they did, every painful memory came rushing back. Hatred, anger and bitterness, those were the only emotions I felt.This man was the reason my life had been destroyed. Because of the Lancelot family, I had lost everything, my parents were gone, my siblings were gone and now the man responsible stood in front of me looking calm and unaffected.Not a trace of guilt crossed his face, not a hint of regret, if anything
SummerI slowly took a step back, my heart pounding hard against my chest, this didn’t make any sense. Either I was in a completely different world or I had somehow woken up inside another person’s body. But that was impossible, right? Things like that only happened in movies and crazy stories.“Th
Summer The first thing I noticed was the endless beeping of machines. Beeping? In heaven? I thought, and a dry laugh slipped through my mind, not this life again. I opened my eyes slowly, squinting against the harsh white light. Walls, ceiling, and that sterile smell, it was unmistakable. A hosp
SummerI forced myself to keep moving despite the storm, even though I was scared that I would end up just like the maid. Minutes passed, then lightning suddenly flashed across the sky again. For a brief second, everything became visible and then I saw Lilo, the small cat was curled under a car,
Summer“Leave.”My mother-in-law, Fiona, snapped at me, her voice sharp, I had barely pulled out a chair beside my husband when she spoke again.“What do you think you’re doing?” she asked, her eyes narrowing as she looked me up and down. “You think that seat is meant for you?”I slowly turned to







