The Day She Chose Someone Else のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 1 - チャプター 10

Half an hour before the exam, I stood outside the school gates, waiting to go in.Ella Simpson came running up, drenched in sweat from the heat.“Hey Dominic. Benedict left his admission ticket at home. I need to go back and get it for him.”I nodded calmly. “Go ahead. Be careful on the way.”Panting, she added, “Wait for me at the school gate after the exam. You’re coming with me to buy Benedict a birthday gift.”I looked her in the eyes. “No, I’m not. Ella, we’re done.”She looked up at me, momentarily stunned.Then her brows furrowed, and she snapped in frustration, “What are you angry about, Dom? I’m just helping Ben get his exam pass. Nothing is going on between us!”I nodded again, my tone completely flat. “I know. I just don’t want this anymore. We’re not right for each other.”Ella stared at me and let out a cold laugh, then she turned away with a scoff.“Fine. Let’s end this. Just don’t come crawling back to me.”With that, she turned and vanished into the sea of st

When the results came out, I quickly applied for WIT.In my previous life, I had originally wanted to major in Computer Science, but Ella persuaded me to pick Civil Engineering instead.Once I started my freshman year, I quickly realized I didn’t like Civil Engineering at all.I forced myself to grind through the coursework, pulling countless all-nighters for an entire year.Eventually, in my sophomore year, I successfully switched to Computer Science.This time, without Ella’s interference, I chose Computer Science at WIT right from the start.After submitting my university applications, Simon called and invited me out for drinks at the mall.As luck would have it, just as our drinks arrived, we ran into Ella and Benedict.Benedict slung his arm proudly around Ella’s shoulder and sat down at our table.“Well, look who it is! You guys here for drinks too?” he asked casually.“I envy single guys like you, still free to hang out with your buddies.“My girlfriend clings to me e

Ella’s face twisted in irritation as she yanked her arm from Harry’s grasp.“That’s enough! What are you all making a scene for?“Benedict’s the most genuine guy I’ve ever met. He would never force me to do anything!“I chose this! Being with him is my dream—who cares about some stupid exam?”Her parents turned pale with anger. Harry’s hand trembled as he pointed at her.“You… you ungrateful child!"How could you say that? Don’t you care about your future at all? We raised you for nothing!"Ella’s expression remained cold and distant.“If you can’t accept me, then let’s cut ties.“From now on, I’ll treat Benedict’s parents as my own. They’re the only family I need.”Maria burst out in laughter and clapped gleefully.“Did you hear that, you two penniless teachers? Ella’s calling us family now. Why don’t you go home and cry yourselves to sleep?”Benedict wrapped his arm around Ella with a smug grin.“Mr. and Mrs. Simpson,” he said mockingly, “from now on, Ella is my future w

When the new semester began, I finally stepped through the gates of Whitmore Institute of Technology.Thanks to the experiences of my previous life, I had a much clearer vision for how to navigate university this time around.I didn’t just focus on academics, trying to rank first in my major.Outside the classroom, I actively participated in research projects, built connections with professors and top mentors, while expanding my network.These efforts not only smoothed my path in academia but also laid a solid foundation for my future in entrepreneurship.By the end of the term, I had secured the top spot in my department and won a prestigious research scholarship, quickly making a name for myself among my peers.When I returned home the next year, Simon invited me out for a catch-up.He came bearing news.“Ella is pregnant.”I raised an eyebrow, unable to hide my surprise.Simon’s face was alight with the thrill of the reveal. “You didn’t know, right?” he said, clearly enj

Back on campus, I smoothly transitioned into graduate studies.Within two years, I had written two research papers that, under the guidance of my advisor, were published in a respected academic journal.A company, impressed by my work, invited me to consult on a research project and offered a consulting fee of 100,000 dollars per month—my first real windfall.That summer, while home on break, I attended a class reunion with Simon.It had been years since I'd last seen Ella.To my shock, she looked far older than I remembered.Her hair was unkempt, her once-smooth skin had dulled, and her face was lined by the struggles in her life.Anyone unfamiliar with her might have guessed she was in her mid-thirties.Even more startling was her limp, which drew stares as she walked. One classmate, clearly looking for a reaction, called out mockingly, "Hey, Miss Genius! What happened to your leg?"Laughter erupted.Judging from their expressions, it wasn’t simple curiosity but a cruel j