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The Day Fate Gave Me a Second Chance
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My husband, Julian Sutton, is busy with work on the day of my prenatal checkup. His childhood sweetheart, Vera Levine, with whom he's been amorous for years, offers to drive me. On the way there, she suddenly swerves and rams into the back of a truck. The car is flattened. Julian is a doctor in the emergency room, but I don't call him. Instead, I dial 911 and wait for assistance. Why? I called him in my past life, and he took me to the hospital. Our child was saved, but Vera died due to significant blood loss. Julian claimed not to blame me and even arranged for me to stay in a private hospital ward. But on the day I was discharged, he dragged me to Vera's grave and stabbed me. I lost the child and was on the verge of death as I stared into his bloodshot eyes. They were filled with unbridled hatred as he snarled, "Vera wouldn't have died if you hadn't grabbed the wheel! Don't think I'll believe you just because you're acting innocent! An eye for an eye—I want you to die for her, but only after experiencing the pain she felt in a hundredfold!" He twisted the blade and stabbed me repeatedly. My blood splattered on Vera's gravestone, dying it red. When I open my eyes again, I find that I've been taken back to the scene of the accident.
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穏やかな昼下がり。城下町にはゆったりとした時間が流れる。それは死化粧師のトキも同じで、彼の自宅兼職場も、和やかな空気が漂っていた。
「暇ってのは、いいねぇ。何もしてない時間が、１番落ち着く……」
ぽつりと呟き、あくびをひとつする。外から聞こえるのは鳥のさえずりと、風で揺れる木々の音。そして商人達の声。
「トキさん、良かったらどうぞ」
恋人のサクが、ちゃぶ台に湯呑みをふたつ並べてくれる。彼女は仕立て屋のひとり娘だ。サクの母親が病死した際、トキが母親に死化粧を施した。
遺された者が泣いていたら、死者はあの世にいけないという考えのトキは、サクに寄り添い、慰め続けた。何度も会っているうちに惹かれ合い、今に至る。
サクは実家の仕立て屋がそう忙しくない日にトキの元に訪れ、家事や仕事を手伝ってくれる。といっても、サクに遺体を触らせることはないが。
彼女は無地の白装束で旅立たせるのは忍びないというトキの考えを理解し、白装束に故人の好きなものを刺繍してくれる。
修行中だからと、刺繍の代金を受け取ろうとしないところを除けば、サクは理想的な女性だ。
「お茶を淹れてくれたのか、ありがとう」
猫舌のトキは、何度もお茶に息を吹きかけ、冷ましていく。ひと口飲むと、頬が緩む。
「ふぅ……。ほっとする味だ……」強く逞しい男が持て囃されているが、サクはそういった力強い男性よりも、トキのゆるやかな笑みと雰囲気が好きだ。死化粧師の彼がこうして和やかに過ごしているのは、平和の象徴のような気がする。何より、見ていて癒やされるのだ。
「平和ね。ずっとこうだったらいいのに」遺体が運ばれた日のトキは、遺族やその友人の前ではしっかりしているが、いつもつらそうにしている。だから、こんな日がずっと続いてほしい。そう思って、言葉にすると、トキは目を丸くする。
「バカ！平和とか暇とか口走るな。そういうこと言うとな……」勢いよく戸が開かれ、トキの言葉が遮られてしまう。そちらを見ると、中年男性が焦った様子で入ってくる。大工の男だ。口は聞いたことないが、仕事をしたり、仲間と呑みに行っているのを、何度か見かけたことがある。
「おい、トキはいるか？」いきなりのことに驚いて、気づくのに遅れたが、彼は何故か全身びしょ濡れだった。サクはちょうど近くにあった手ぬぐいを、大工に渡す。
「すまねぇな、嬢ちゃん」
大工は手ぬぐいを受け取ると、乱雑に顔を拭い、手ぬぐいを首にかけた。
「仏さんは連れてきた。とにかく見てくれ」
大工は返事も待たず、大きなくしゃみをしながら外に出ると、半被を脱いで絞った。
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The Day Fate Gave Me a Second Chance Chapter 9
I finally saw Julian for who he truly was. I was infuriated. I shot him a furious look and snapped, "Are you really still taking her side, Julian? Your son—your own flesh and blood—died in that crash! What the hell is wrong with you?""Alright, everyone. Take it easy," a police officer said. "We will make a fair judgment based on the evidence and the investigation. No one's getting out of this."We hung around at the station, waiting for updates, while Vera kept trying to justify herself about the accident."The traffic was insane that day. I panicked, and everything just spiraled out of control. But I swear, I never meant to hurt Kate. Please, you have to believe me. It wasn't on purpose. I could barely even think straight. I was so scared, and I almost broke down…"Julian frowned and looked at her with genuine concern. "I know you've got a good heart. You'd never do something like this. Don't worry. The police are already checking the traffic cameras. They'll clear your name."I
The Day Fate Gave Me a Second Chance Chapter 8
Julian shoved me hard, and I only stopped falling when I crashed into the wall.Pain surged through my chest like everything was slipping away. My eyes stung with tears, and I couldn't form any words.Julian slowly descended the stairs and stood right in front of me. I tried to back away, but my back hit the wall again. I gasped as another wave of pain hit."Since you won't apologize, I will make you feel everything that Vera experienced!" Julian shouted, his anger completely taking over.He ignored my cries and yanked me by the hair, dragging me out of the courthouse.A crowd had been waiting for the chance, ready with their "weapons". When they saw me, they started throwing rotten eggs and vegetables at me.The foul stench hit me, and my stomach twisted. They kept shouting that I needed to "pay for taking a life".However, Julian kept walking, his steps more determined than ever. He was heading straight for the middle of the road.I had a bad feeling about what he was plannin
The Day Fate Gave Me a Second Chance Chapter 7
Vera wore a smug, taunting look. "You've already lost, Kate. Even if you get pregnant, you'll never beat me. I'm the one Jules really cares about."I couldn't care less about her. All I could think about was getting to the police and having her arrested. But she wasn't done yet. She grabbed my arm."How about one last game? That way, you'll really know that you've lost when it's over."I frowned, feeling uneasy. "I've already divorced Julian like you wanted. What more do you want from me?"Her eyes shifted to something behind me. The next thing I knew, she tripped and tumbled down the stairs, hitting every step before crashing into the wall and finally stopping."Vera!" Julian yelled from behind me.I quickly stepped aside, avoiding him this time.He rushed over to scoop her up in his arms, shooting me a glare full of pure hatred. "Haven't you learned anything after losing a child, Kate? Why can't you just move on? What more must I do to get you to leave me alone?"I already ag
The Day Fate Gave Me a Second Chance Chapter 6
Julian's face twisted in disgust. The guy who used to be so calm and collected—like the perfect doctor—was nowhere to be found anymore.It finally hit me that our relationship had been over for a while. That day was just the day I came to terms with it.A wry smile spread across my face as I thought about the last few years of our marriage and all the pride I had to swallow."Julian," I murmured, "you still believe her, don't you? After all these years of marriage, after having a kid together, after…"After he killed me in my past life.He frowned, irritation written all over his face. "I've told you that Vera and I are just friends. I've explained it a million times, but you won't listen. Believe whatever you want. If you're determined to misinterpret everything, there's nothing I can do about it."The crowd basically condemned me after hearing what he said. They crowded around me, but no one stepped up to help. Their insults came nonstop, each one cutting deeper into my already
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