All Chapters of Reborn: I Won't Change Her Fate Anymore: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1

"Mom, I don't want to get married. I want to go to college and make something of myself.""You know nothing! For a woman, finding a husband is all that matters!"A familiar sob echoed in my ears, followed closely by the sharp crack of a slap.I forced my eyes open just in time to see Mom striking my sister Rachael Booth across the face. It was the exact same scene I had witnessed in my previous life.Dad was puffing on his pipe nearby. Noticing me staring, he rapped the pipe hard against my forehead and snapped, "What are you staring at? Help us convince your sister. Nowadays, nothing beats marrying well. You're already a lost cause. Do you want Rachael to end up ruined like you?"His words turned everyone's attention toward me, and my heart missed a beat.Grandma frowned in mild disapproval. Her wrinkled face was filled with worry. "Selena, you're the educated one here. Talk some sense into your parents. Who forces their child to drop out of school just to get married? What will

Chapter 2

I had said, "Mom, Dad, women can take care of themselves these days. Besides, wealthy families care about education too."Those words had made Dad hesitate. He knew better than anyone the perks of a respectable job in this day and age.Grandma, who was already against the idea, immediately threw her arms around Rachael, coddling her. "Did you hear that? Selena said education is the only way out. Don't you dare ruin my granddaughter's life!"At that time, Mom had given me a dark, unreadable look, silently cursing me for sticking my nose where it didn't belong.And while Grandma had spoken up for me, every single word she said was a reminder that this was my idea. If anything went wrong in the future, the blame would fall entirely on me.With half the family opposed, the idea of making Rachel drop out of school was put on hold. I was genuinely happy for her, and I secretly handed over all my savings to her."Rachael, you have to get out of this place. Make something of yourself!"

Chapter 3

Mrs. Murray said, "You must have heard that the Hesters are looking for a wife. Listen, you're about to graduate, so don't get fooled. Their heir already has a girlfriend. It's just that his mom is old-fashioned and refuses to accept her."She insists on getting a woman from the countryside, claiming they're easier to manage and better for bearing children. Isn't it obvious she just wants someone she can bully? Mark my words, she won't win against her own son anyway."Her words cleared up all my doubts. Pushing aside my thoughts, I quickly offered a few compliments and hurried home.Mom probably knew about this as well. But she was so used to getting her way that she assumed the Hesters would be no different. Otherwise, she wouldn't have picked Rachael to marry into that family. She would have picked me.Because in this house, I was the most expendable person.Having figured everything out, I forced down the bitterness in my chest, put on a smile, and walked through the front gate

Chapter 4

The next morning, Mom and Dad started getting Rachael ready at the crack of dawn. They had already arranged a meeting with the Hesters and were absolutely determined to seal the deal.For the first time ever, they dragged me along. Rachael tilted her chin up at me. "Selena, you'll never get to live a life of luxury like this, but I don't mind letting you tag along to see what it looks like."Today was Monday. She had completely abandoned the idea of going to school.When the principal called her, she even snapped back arrogantly over the phone. "School is for peasants trying to change their lives. I'm going to marry into a rich family!"The moment Rachael laid eyes on the Hesters' massive estate, she became even more convinced that she had made the right choice. Still, she didn't miss the chance to put me down."Just look, Selena. Don't touch anything. Otherwise, you could work for the rest of your life and still not be able to pay for it."She was reminding me that she was the o

Chapter 5

Mom yelled, "Stop acting innocent, you bitch! If you didn't know beforehand, why did you leave so quickly? Why didn't you stop me back then? You're the one with the education in this family."You did this on purpose to ruin Rachael! Listen up, you're going to transfer your degree to Rachael right now, or I swear I'll beat you to death!"A cold laugh escaped my lips.Now that the marriage into the wealthy Hester family had fallen through, they suddenly remembered me again.Under the guise of a debt of gratitude for taking me in, I had slaved away for them for years, all while starving in rags. Even my college tuition had been paid entirely with money I earned from my part-time jobs.What did I actually owe them that made them so shamelessly entitled?But that twisted family didn't care about my feelings.Dad took over the phone next. He didn't yell. Instead, he lowered his voice. "Selena, you've always been a tough kid. You can survive on your own. But Rachael is different. She's

Chapter 6

As the recorded audio played in full, the crowd's fury instantly shifted onto Mom and Dad.If my supposedly ruining Rachael's life had made the students angry yet indifferent, Mom's and Dad's actions now struck a nerve.Every student knew what it felt like to live under the weight of favoritism. If a precedent like this were set, any one of them could be the next victim forced to give up their future.Several students stepped forward, surrounding Mom and Dad with clenched fists."What do you think you're doing? Assault is against the law!" Mom screeched, trying to mask her fear.A female student sneered. "You're the ones who came to our campus to cause a scene. If anyone's breaking the law, it's you. Besides, look how many of us there are. We're the future of this country. Our words carry weight."She held up her hand, showing palms calloused from serious training. A punch from her would definitely leave a lasting mark.Rachael shrank into Mom's arms, whimpering, "Selena, I don'

Chapter 7

Following the incident, the dean, Professor Justin Newman, came to check on me personally.His eyes were filled with sympathy as he patted my shoulder. "Things will get better. Someday, you'll build your own family and have people who truly love you."He was running out of words to comfort me.I lowered my head, clutching the hem of my shirt as my voice cracked. "Professor Newman, my parents won't just give up. You have to help me."When I looked up, tears streamed down my cheeks.At this college, Professor Newman was the only shield I had left. Mom and Dad had completely lost their mind. It wasn't beneath them to abduct me and force me into a marriage.Taking my safety into account, the faculty collectively decided to temporarily move me into the staff dormitories.Meanwhile, Mom and Dad were lurking outside the women's dorms to dig up information. They spared no expense, buying gifts and trying every trick in the book, terrified that I might suddenly vanish.But their efforts

Chapter 8

A few days later, a swarm of reporters forced their way onto campus.Mom and Dad, dressed in tattered rags and sporting dark circles under their eyes, ambushed me right outside my classroom.The reporters' questions came fast and sharp."Ms. Selena Booth, is it true that you abandoned your adoptive family after getting into college? Don't you think that's incredibly ungrateful?""According to your parents, after a few years of school, you grew materialistic, looked down on your childhood fiance, and want to dump him now. Is that correct?"As the crowd surrounded me, Mom and Dad dragged a man forward who looked like a total thug.I frowned in disgust.It was Luke Gordon, the biggest scoundrel in our village. His family had a bit of money. When he wasn't busy causing trouble, he spent his time harassing women around the village. He went after anyone and everyone. Age didn't matter to him, and he certainly wasn't picky.The moment his eyes landed on me, they lit up with greed, tho

Chapter 9

Rachael was clearly grasping at straws.Refusing to fall into the trap of self-defense, I responded coldly, "Then let him prove it. Let him show everyone the evidence that we slept together!"They had been waiting for me to say exactly that. Luke eagerly fished a piece of clothing out of his pocket. It was my underwear.Mom and Dad really had spared no expense in setting this up. Too bad clothes couldn't talk. It proved absolutely nothing.I shot back, "And how do we know that isn't Rachael's? You honestly expect me to marry him based on a piece of fabric?"For all we know, Rachael's the one sleeping around with him, and you're just trying to pin it on me. It wouldn't be the first time you tried to force her messes onto me. Just last week, you tried to make me hand my degree over to her!"My words were sharp and dripping with venom.Rachael flew into a frenzy, lunging forward to claw at my face. "What the hell are you talking about? I'll rip your tongue out!"Her explosive re

Chapter 10

What a touching scene. The trap they had set for me dissolved in an instant as Ethan, nursing his bruises, tried to comfort Rachael.In my previous life, it had been that same sweet-talking mouth that had deceived Rachael into marrying him. It seemed that even in this lifetime, nothing had changed.Mom completely forgot about trying to ruin me. She grabbed my hand tightly, suddenly treating me like her only lifeline. "Talk some sense into Rachael! Please, talk to her! If she marries a piece of trash like that, her life is over!"She even slapped her thighs in pure desperation.I ripped my arm out of her grasp and mocked, "How interesting. When I refuse to marry, I'm an ungrateful wretch, but when Rachael marries, her life is over? I actually think they're a match made in heaven.""That's different!" Mom shrieked as she slapped her thigh, looking as though she had aged ten years in a single second.I savored her ugly breakdown, turned on my heel, and walked away.From the very mo

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