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Reborn Wife Regrets Choosing the Tycoon

Reborn Wife Regrets Choosing the Tycoon

Cerita Pendek · Rebirth
Oleh:  Perfect TimingTamat
Bahasa: English
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Sinopsis

Childhood Sweethearts

Regret

Feel-Good Story

Bias

Plot Twists

Marriage

A gas explosion kills both me and my wife, Riley Sawyer. When I open my eyes again, we have both returned to our lives before we ever got married. In our previous life, Riley and I grew up together. We were inseparable as kids, and after we married, our relationship only deepened. People envied how well we got along. But in this life, she doesn't choose me. She accepts the romantic pursuit of Benjamin Prescott, the son of the wealthiest man in the city. I quietly erase every trace of her from my life and act as if she never existed. Five years later, the two of them announce their engagement in the grandest way possible and invite all our former classmates. When I show up wearing the same custom suit Benjamin has on, a diamond ring in hand, Riley's face tightens with anger. "Jared, it's been years. Why can't you let me go?"

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Chapter 1

When I followed the address and found the banquet hall, Riley Sawyer stood in the center of the crowd in a crystal-studded wedding gown. She held Benjamin Prescott's arm and smiled as if she had never known sorrow.

Our old classmates circled around her in admiration.

"Riley, that gown must've cost a fortune. One of those stones alone would take me years to pay for."

"Please, Mr. Prescott is the richest man's son. This is pocket change for him."

"But Riley, you hid this so well. You only announced you were with the Prescott heir after getting engaged?"

"I swear, I never imagined the future Mrs. Prescott would be my classmate. I can brag about this for the rest of my life."

Riley lowered her gaze with a shy smile. "I love Ben for who he is," she said. "It has nothing to do with money. We actually wanted a low-key engagement party."

Benjamin drew her into his arms and gently said, "I would never shortchange you."

A few people squealed with envy.

Someone suddenly asked, "By the way, where's Jared?"

"Yeah, Riley, you two grew up together. You were practically joined at the hips as kids. We all thought you'd end up marrying him. How did you two suddenly lose contact?"

At the mention of my name, Riley's lips twitched, and a flicker of disgust crossed her eyes. But with Benjamin beside her, she forced herself to remain gentle and gracious.

"That was all when we were kids. Childhood feelings don't count."

Someone nudged another person with a look.

"Drop it. Riley's engaged to Mr. Prescott now. Why bring up old stories?"

Benjamin gave a calm smile. "It's fine. Everyone has a past, but a past is nothing more than that. We're all here to enjoy ourselves today, so feel free to say whatever you like."

That opened the floodgates for more flattery. They praised the two of them for their generosity and good looks, calling them a perfect match.

In our previous life, Riley and I had grown up together. Our love felt inevitable, and we got married naturally. After the wedding, we got along so well that people envied us.

They used to praise us the same way.

Looking back, it almost felt laughable, as if fate had played a cruel joke.

After getting off the plane, I had spent several more hours in a car to get here. My back felt stiff with fatigue.

I found an empty seat nearby and was just about to sit when a server carrying a tray bumped into me by accident.

A sharp-eyed classmate, Dylan Scott, spotted me.

"Well, speak of the devil. Jared, why does your suit look like it's from the same designer as Mr. Prescott's."
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10 Bab
Chapter 1
When I followed the address and found the banquet hall, Riley Sawyer stood in the center of the crowd in a crystal-studded wedding gown. She held Benjamin Prescott's arm and smiled as if she had never known sorrow.Our old classmates circled around her in admiration."Riley, that gown must've cost a fortune. One of those stones alone would take me years to pay for.""Please, Mr. Prescott is the richest man's son. This is pocket change for him.""But Riley, you hid this so well. You only announced you were with the Prescott heir after getting engaged?""I swear, I never imagined the future Mrs. Prescott would be my classmate. I can brag about this for the rest of my life."Riley lowered her gaze with a shy smile. "I love Ben for who he is," she said. "It has nothing to do with money. We actually wanted a low-key engagement party."Benjamin drew her into his arms and gently said, "I would never shortchange you."A few people squealed with envy.Someone suddenly asked, "By the wa
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Chapter 2
"That brand was a custom line by Astoria's top designer," Dylan said. "Money alone couldn't buy it. Only people in Mr. Prescott's social circle had access to pieces like that. A tiny company like yours was nowhere near qualified. Don't tell me some rich woman is keeping you."We graduated from Eldridge University, one of the best universities in the state. You could have chosen any respectable career, but you insisted on doing… this. You're really making us look bad."I was taken aback, but I still managed a polite smile. "Oops. What a coincidence."Riley looked displeased but still greeted me with courtesy. "It's been a long time."She couldn't stop herself from looking me up and down. When her gaze finally landed on the diamond ring in my hand, her expression shifted instantly.The others noticed something was off and followed her gaze. Once they saw the ring, their scorn deepened."Jared, they're getting engaged. Why are you holding a ring? Don't tell me you're trying to crash
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Chapter 3
In my past life, Riley and I had grown up together. We were inseparable from childhood and fell in love naturally. As soon as we graduated from college, we got married.The Langleys and the Sawyers were both affluent, upper-middle-class families and longtime business partners. Our households were harmonious, our careers flourished, and everyone envied the life we led.However, that happiness didn't last. The Sawyers were reported for tax evasion. Sawyer Group went bankrupt, and Riley's parents were arrested. My family got caught up in it too, and overnight, our world turned upside down.We didn't complain. I worried that Riley wouldn't be able to handle the blow, so I was more attentive than ever. I reminded her that as long as we were alive, there was still hope.Riley's pride was unyielding. To make sure she never had to be embarrassed in front of anyone, I slept only four hours a night, worked three jobs to support her, and bought her every luxury I could. My parents stepped d
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Chapter 4
Benjamin pretended to help me take off my coat. "I'll take it to the cleaners for you."I yanked my arm away, annoyed. "No need." I immediately grabbed a tissue to blot the red wine from my hair. Today was too important to let this ruin it.Fortunately, the glass had only held a little wine. My hair was damp but still looked fine, and the tiny stains on my black suit didn't matter much.A few of my old classmates rushed over, yanking my coat off. One of them even jabbed me in the back."Jared, Mr. Prescott didn't mind at all and even offered to get your clothes cleaned. Why are you acting all high and mighty?""Exactly! We all saw it. You bumped into Mr. Prescott's hand yourself and spilled the wine. Don't tell me you're trying to scam him for money?"The fabric tore under their tugging. The suit wasn't expensive, but it carried sentimental value, and I didn't have time to change into another outfit.I glared at them and said sternly, "Give it back."They ignored me and tugge
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Chapter 5
Benjamin froze. "Aunt Rosie, are you saying Jared is your secret husband?""That's impossible!" Riley cried in disbelief. "How could the Langleys even compare to the Prescotts…"Rose slapped Riley across the other cheek. "Riley, this isn't your place to speak. I know you and Jared grew up together, and that you almost got married, but now Jared is my husband. "I'm letting this go for Ben's sake. But if you insult Jared again, or call him by his name so disrespectfully, don't blame me for what happens next."Riley's eyes welled up with tears, but she could only bite down her emotions and step silently to the side.Rose crouched beside me and helped me back to my seat. "Darling, we agreed to wait until my meeting was over to fly back together on the private jet. Why did you have to come back early? "The layovers must have exhausted you, and on top of that, you had to deal with these idiots spreading lies!"She clenched her teeth when she said "idiots", as if she might tear the
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Chapter 6
Gasps of disbelief rippled through the room."Canceled? Just like that?" someone exclaimed. "Riley's dream of marrying rich is probably over!""Of course. Families like the Prescotts are strict and proper. Didn't you see how Riley kept forcing that gentle act just now? Back in school, she wasn't like this at all. She was full of herself."Riley shot them a cold glare.They snorted derisively."What are you glaring at? We all graduated from Eldridge University, and every one of us has made a name for ourselves. Without the Prescott name, who's going to cater to you?""From what I see, Benjamin's been living off the family fortune without doing anything himself. How else could he not even decide his own engagement?""Only Mr. Langley, who built everything himself, can stand on equal footing with Ms. Prescott. That's real capability right there."They flattered and clustered around me."Mr. Langley, I heard your company started out in construction materials. Our family's in the s
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Chapter 7
Riley met Rose's cold, indifferent gaze and couldn't help lowering her head."Ms. Prescott, can I speak with Mr. Langley alone?" she asked.Rose stepped back to give us space, but I held her arm. "Sorry," I said. "There's nothing for us to talk about."Riley refused to give up and grabbed my arm again. "Jared, we're childhood friends. Can't you at least say something for me?"I kept my expression hard and pulled my arm free. "Haven't I done more than enough for you? Riley, we ended things five years ago. Don't go around using 'childhood friends' as an excuse."I placed my arm around Rose's shoulder and opened the passenger-side door for her, carefully closing it behind her. Then I stepped on the gas and drove straight home.We left so fast that I didn't hear what Riley shouted behind us. I only caught sight of her standing there, glaring venomously until we disappeared from view.Rose and I had spent the past five years working abroad, so trips home were rare. Whenever we return
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Chapter 8
It was hard to believe how quickly Benjamin found a new fiancee.Rose leaned closer and whispered, "I explained what happened at the engagement party to David, and he immediately decided to arrange a match. Normally, the Prescotts don't need alliances through marriage, but this woman is refined, graceful, and beautiful. Both David and I really like her."I watched Benjamin fuss over the young woman—pouring her water and peeling fruit for her—and couldn't help but nod thoughtfully.Rose continued, "You've probably noticed that they're actually quite close. Even though Ben was with Riley all these years, he was also involved with this woman. I only just found out when we got back."David warned him about cutting off his finances, so he dumped Riley and agreed to the match right away. Both women liked him, so the switch wasn't hard for him. Honestly, how many wealthy heirs would risk their privileged lives for love? This isn't a romance novel."I wasn't shocked. I had guessed as much
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Chapter 9
Hope flickered in Riley's eyes. "Thank goodness, Jared. I knew you still cared about me. I knew you wouldn't just leave me like this. Please talk to Benjamin for me. Tell him not to be angry anymore. Ask him to help my parents."You're his aunt's husband. He'll definitely listen to you. The Prescotts are powerful, aren't they? They must have a way to save my mom and dad."I looked at her coldly and said, "Benjamin is getting married."Riley froze. "Married?"I nodded. "Yes. They've just arranged it. It's a strategic match."She shook her head wildly, refusing to believe it. "No. That's impossible. Benjamin is only angry because I upset his aunt. Rose is your wife, isn't she? She listens to you. Please tell her not to hold a grudge against me. Once Benjamin cools off, he won't marry anyone else."She clung to my arm like she had found the only lifeline she had left. Tears streamed down her pale face.If I had been the man I once was, I would have risked everything for her in a he
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Chapter 10
I could tolerate being insulted, but I would never allow anyone to humiliate Rose.My whole body trembled with rage. I pointed at Riley and snapped, "So what if she's 12 years older than me? She loves me. Truly. You and I might have the same age and background, and we grew up together, but does that automatically make us compatible? Did you forget what you did to me and my parents in our previous life? "Riley, we were given a second chance. We should be correcting what we ruined before. You knew your parents were evading taxes. Instead of stopping them, you let them be. Do you really think you have no responsibility for what happened today?"I took a deep breath, forcing the rest out. "This is the last time I'll say it. The Jared who loved you died in our previous life. He's gone and will never return. I'm asking you—no, warning you. Stay out of my life!"I had never spoken to Riley that harshly before. Perhaps my words finally struck a chord, or perhaps she truly felt regret. T
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