All Chapters of Framed, Killed, Reborn: I Walk Away: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

9 Chapters

Chapter 1

When I pulled myself out of the pile of garbage, covered from head to toe in dirt and filth, I realized I had been reborn.In my previous life, this very day was when everything fell apart.Jackson Miller, a poor student, had lost his chance at receiving the national scholarship. Consequently, he threatened to jump off the rooftop in despair. I rushed up there without hesitation to save him and risked my life.Instead of being grateful, he framed me as the one who had pushed him.Meryl Duncan, the school beauty, who had known me for years, immediately took off her coat and placed it over Jackson's shoulders. Without hesitation, she chose to protect him she cared about the most."Adam, I want to believe you, too, but Jackson has always been the kindest and the most honest. He keeps to himself and never causes trouble. If someone hadn't forced him into this, he wouldn't have done something so extreme."Kara Jensen, who had a crush on me, anxiously checked on Jackson's injuries. She

Chapter 2

"Don't blame me for being harsh," Meryl said. "I'm doing this for your own good. I can't just watch you go down the wrong path and become someone who bullies the weak by any means necessary."She continued, "If you realize your mistake, apologize to Jackson. We'll give you a chance to change and start over. We also won't report what you did to the administration."I had known Meryl for years. We were so close that there was nothing left we didn't know about each other. Yet now, looking at her, I felt like I was staring at a stranger. Her cold expression felt so foreign to me.In my previous life, for Jackson's sake, she personally locked me inside an empty classroom and forced me to reflect on my actions.I was trapped there for three days—hungry, thirsty, and close to the edge of death. Not once did she come to check on me.I looked up and met her gaze. "How can you be so sure that I pushed him?"Without even thinking, Meryl answered, "Who else could it be? Jackson is a younger

Chapter 3

I gave Meryl a mocking smile. "I don't deserve to be your friend. My existence will only be a stain on your reputation. Don't you think so?"Her expression shifted drastically, and she hurried after me. "This won't affect our friendship. Adam, come back! Do you hear me?"I didn't respond to her anymore. I simply kept walking, leaving Meryl far behind.When I returned to my dorm, I prepared all the documents I needed to study abroad and went to see my advisor to apply for an exchange program.There was a two-year international program available. When I returned, I would immediately graduate. It was the fastest way I could find to leave this place.However, when the advisor saw the blood covering my body, he sent me straight to the infirmary without even asking me about what had happened.When I entered, I saw Kara carefully treating Jackson's wounds.Kara had once pursued me. In my previous life, however, she chose to stand by her best friend Jackson without hesitation.When I r

Chapter 4

"No, we do," I said. "We're not that close, after all."Kara's face turned pale. She looked at me in disbelief. "Adam, what are you talking about?"I smiled and walked away without replying to her.The next day, the faculty member in charge of the exchange program informed me that my application had been approved and asked me to sign the paperwork.When I finished and walked out of the office, I ran into Sally. She was dressed in professional attire, paired with high heels. Not only was she a professor at this college, but she was also Mom's distant relative.Thus, our families had always kept in touch. After I started college, she had always taken good care of me—except when it came to Jackson, the student she sponsored.In my previous life, to get justice for Jackson, Sally reported the matter to the administration and requested that I receive the harshest punishment possible.She also called my family. When Mom heard that I had bullied a friend at school, she became so angry

Chapter 5

After taking a cab, I arrived at the airport and waited in the departure lounge for my flight. Since I had booked it in a hurry, I could only get a ticket for a flight two hours later.Even so, I couldn't wait to get out of this place.While I was waiting, my phone kept blowing up with texts from my friends."Adam, did you play that video in the auditorium today? You freaked us all out.""As soon as that video ended, Meryl and Kara took off like they'd gone crazy. Jackson also ran after them.""They didn't look good, though. They seemed furious, even. Wait—they're not coming after you, are they?"They were excitedly gossiping about the incident, trying to extract more information out of me. I skimmed through the messages but didn't reply to anyone. Then, I noticed a message from my roommate."Hey, Adam. Professor Robinson seems to be asking around about you. She found out about the exchange program and went to the office. She looked really flustered."My finger paused above the

Chapter 6

Meryl came up to me, glaring with her beautiful eyes. "Adam, was pushing Jackson off the rooftop not enough for you? You're tormenting him in a different way now?"What exactly did he ever do to you that makes you go so far just to target him? I truly misjudged you. I even thought that after you agreed to apologize, you were someone willing to turn over a new leaf…"Before she could continue her words, I cut her off and finished her sentence for her. "Let me guess. You're going to say I'm not allowed to leave, and whatever I do, I have to apologize to him and explain everything to the students. Right?"Meryl looked slightly surprised that I had predicted her words so accurately. She nodded and crossed her arms. "I'm glad that you're at least self-aware. I don't need to waste my breath.""Oh," I said, laughing. "Then here's my answer—I'm not doing any of that."Her face turned red with anger, just like Sally's earlier. Deep inside, I was amused. After all the defending they had don

Chapter 7

After arriving at my destination, I spent a few days finding a place to live. Then I applied for a part-time job near the campus to familiarize myself with my new surroundings.During that time, a good friend from back home told me that the footage had been uploaded to the campus forum. Now, everyone was demanding that Jackson be punished."Not getting the scholarship meant he wasn't good enough. He should've accepted it and moved on. Instead, he went up to the rooftop to make a scene. He's seriously disrupting the campus environment and encouraging a terrible attitude!""On top of that, he deliberately hurt someone. Adam Youngblood was clearly trying to save him, yet he shoved him onto the concrete ground and left him covered in injuries. What an ingrate!""I used to be fooled by Jackson's honest and harmless appearance. Turns out, he's twisted inside. I'm never going to associate with him again. I'll avoid him if I see him."After I finished reading the screenshot of comments, m

Chapter 8

Without giving me a chance to refuse, Meryl followed me back to my rented place. I had no idea what she was planning.I wasn't happy about her showing up unannounced, but in a foreign country where things could get dangerous, I still couldn't bring myself to throw her out onto the streets.Suddenly, Meryl stopped me just as I was about to return to my room. Her expression became slightly awkward."I'm sorry, Adam. Back then, I didn't know you went up there to save Jackson. When I saw him looking so helpless, I instinctively believed him. I wrongly accused you about what happened with him, and I'm sorry."Although I had known her for years, seeing the proud campus belle concede and apologize was something I had never witnessed before. Her attitude was sincere, but unfortunately, my heart no longer stirred.When I needed her trust the most, she actively chose not to stand by my side. Now that I had already swallowed all my grievances and moved on, I finally understood something.I

Chapter 9

Sally spoke to me as if nothing terrible had happened between us, or as if the woman who once said cruel things to me in defense of Jackson had never existed.At that thought, rage surged inside me. I silently affirmed to myself ten times, "Be the bigger person."Then I quickly finished the last few bites, stood, and prepared to leave.Sally stopped me, her gaze lingering fervently on my face. "Why do I feel like you've grown distant from me? Are you still mad at me? Or did you hear something from someone else?"It's true that I spoke up for Jackson and helped reduce his punishment, but no matter how wrong he was, it wasn't enough to affect his graduation. If that left a bad taste in your mouth, I can apologize to you on his behalf. Okay?"Anyway, studying abroad and living in a new environment must be difficult to adapt to. I can help you with your coursework and find research papers and references. How does that sound?"I stopped in my tracks. I had to say, Sally knew exactly h

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