Reborn Rich: My Fiancé and Step-Sister Killed Me Once. のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 51 - チャプター 60

LUCASLucas was sitting at his desk pretending to look busy when his phone rang.Rita's name flashed on the screen.He glanced around to make sure his supervisor wasn't nearby and answered. "Hey.""Oh my God Lucas have you heard?" Rita's voice came through immediately. Panicked and dramatic. "Arden was rushed to the hospital yesterday morning. She collapsed."Lucas sat up straighter. "What? What happened?""Her neighbor found her unconscious in the hallway. They called an ambulance. She's at a Medical Center. They called me because I'm listed as one of her emergency contacts.""What's wrong with her?" Lucas asked. "Is it serious?""I don't know. The hospital wouldn't give me details over the phone. But Lucas we should go check on her. Make sure she's okay. We're her emergency contacts. We should be there."Lucas looked at the stack of files on his desk. "Yeah. Yeah okay. I'll pick you up in twenty minutes.""Thank you. I'm so worried about her."He hung up and stared at his phone for

ARDEN I woke up feeling actually rested for the first time in weeks. The morning light coming through the recovery suite window was soft and warm. I sat up slowly and tested my body. Waited for the dizziness or the bone-deep exhaustion to hit. It didn't come. I felt tired but in a normal way as if I had just woken up from a good sleep. Not like my body was made of lead and my brain was wrapped in fog. I was getting better. Then the memory from last night of me asking Jett not to go and holding onto him resurfaced. Also, the feeling of his hand in my hair as I fell asleep. Oh God. I could die of embarrassment. Why did I do that? The sedative had made me say things I shouldn't have said…do things I shouldn't have done. There was a knock on the door and Jett walked in carrying a tray. "Good morning," he said. "How are you feeling?" "Honestly? Much better. I feel like myself again." I tried to sound casual, ignoring the blooming blush spreading across my neck. "Sorry about l

​ARDEN​He reached out and adjusted the headband, his thumbs grazing my temples. He did it slowly, his eyes locked on mine.​I could feel the sound of every beat my heart made. The air between us felt heavy and still until I awkwardly pulled the headset off and stammered. "Y-yeah t-thanks."​Jett smiled and said nothing. We continued browsing like nothing happened, but my skin still felt warm where his fingers had brushed me.​We picked out other things I could not recall the names of even if I tried. I was mostly just following the blurred movement of his black sweater as he navigated the aisles.​The sales guy was bagging everything up when he said cheerfully, "You two are going to have so much fun gaming together. My girlfriend and I play co op all the time. Way better than movie dates honestly."​I felt my cheeks turn bright red. I opened my mouth to correct him but shut it immediately. I looked at Jett, but he was just calmly asking about warranty options as if being called a cou

RITARita and Lucas sat across from each other at a small Italian restaurant. The hospital visit had been a complete disaster but Rita was already moving past it.Lucas was staring at the menu but she could tell his mind was elsewhere. Probably still thinking about that arrogant doctor who had talked down to him.She reached across the table and lightly touched his hand. "Did you do something different with your hair?"Lucas looked up. A small smile appeared. "I got it trimmed yesterday.""It looks really good." Rita let her fingers linger on his hand before pulling back slowly. She smiled warmly. "You always know how to clean up nice."Lucas seemed to relax a bit. His shoulders dropped. "Thanks. You look nice too. That dress is great on you."Rita tucked her hair behind her ear and let herself blush slightly. "Thank you."The waiter came by and they ordered. Pasta for her. Chicken parmesan for him. When the food arrived Rita made sure to lean forward when she talked so Lucas can noti

ARDENThe room went completely silent.Everyone was staring at me, waiting for my reaction.Maya smiled sweetly and gestured toward the front. "Don't be shy Arden. Come share your memories about Jade's kindness with everyone."Riley touched my arm and pushed me forward gently.I walked toward the front holding my glass of red wine carefully.I remembered my past life. This exact moment. I had frozen with the microphone in my hand while I couldn't speak. The tears had come and I just stood there crying while everyone watched in uncomfortable silence. Maya had swooped in with fake sympathy and made it look like I was just so touched by the memories. Everyone had pitied me. The poor scholarship girl overwhelmed by emotion.But I wasn't that person anymore.Riley pushed the microphone into my hands.I took it and smiled."Thank you Maya for that kind introduction," I said clearly. My voice carried through the speakers. "I do have many memories of Jade's generosity."I paused and looked a