Chapter 3

I chuckled and said in a sarcastic tone, "It's just a cough, Addy. There's nothing to be afraid of. But you have to be careful, Thomas. It'd be a great pity if you contract any other diseases due to your lifestyle."

Thomas' expression changed instantly. He had no idea what I was implying, of course. He assumed I was jealous of Adelia and was mocking her.

Though he was displeased, he still appeared calm and said gently, "Don't overthink it, Rose. I'm just concerned about you."

I quickly cut him off, not wanting to listen to his lies. "We'll be filling in our application forms these few days. Have you two decided which university to enroll in?"

Adelia looked happy as she cooed, "Of course I have. I'm going to Dalton University! I want to study at the same university as Thom. After all, only a university as prestigious as that one is fitting for me."

"As for some other useless pieces of work…" Adelia shot me a look before she sneered. "There's no use applying for any proper universities at all. Who knows, they might not even get the chance to start studying when the time comes."

I gently caressed the bracelet on my wrist and smiled softly. "Dalton University? That's a good university. But are you sure you'll be able to get in, Addy? Their minimum required score is 1200 points."

Adelia's expression shifted. She was about to snap at me when Mom suddenly cut in, saying, "What nonsense! Adelia's already recovered and even got terrific grades. She'll definitely get accepted into Dalton University!

"You'll be eating her dust when the time comes! Now move aside!"

Mom then pulled Adelia to her before I could speak. Then Mom said gently, "Ignore Rosalie, Addy. I'll host a celebration for your enrollment when you finish filling your forms. We'll see what else Rosalie has to say once you get your offer letter."

I quietly listened from the side, feeling cold and distraught.

Mom had done the same in my previous life. She'd happily declared Adelia's high grades to everyone right after the swap, ignoring me entirely.

I pretended to nod my head obediently before returning to my room.

For the next few days, I continued pretending to be sick while secretly observing everyone.

Sure enough, Adelia had applied to Dalton University. Mom had swiftly started preparing for Adelia's celebration, calling all our relatives throughout the day to announce the news.

She'd even used her private savings to buy a gown for Adelia, which was worth thousands of dollars.

All our relatives quickly came over to butter up Mom and Adelia after hearing that Adelia was going to a prestigious university.

Aunt Irina went up to Mom, admiration oozing from her as she said, "You're so blessed for having such a wonderful daughter, Agnes! She's made us all proud by getting into Dalton University!"

Mom was giggling happily. "Yes! Addy has made me so proud!"

Aunt Sarah had even brought Adelia expensive gifts, which Adelia gleefully accepted.

I received a text message from my best friend, Yvonne Kingsley, one day.

"Rose, I think Jeremy is sick. I saw him vomiting blood yesterday."

My grip tightened around my phone. I shot Mom and Adelia a look before smiling quietly.

Jeremy's symptoms had started a week earlier compared to mine in my previous life. It seemed like the effect of the amethyst bracelet had taken hold more quickly.

I was eager to watch everything unfold now. I wanted to see how Mom and Thomas would react when they found out that the exam results and health they'd stolen from me were nothing but a farce.